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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB54 LDCMOT history

LB54 LDC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
116,178 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 LDC was last recorded at 116,178 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,816 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,178 miles
  • 2023 – 115,816 miles
  • 2021 – 115,488 miles
  • 2020 – 114,308 miles
  • 2019 – 113,547 miles
  • 2018 – 112,576 miles
  • 2017 – 111,481 miles
  • 2016 – 110,383 miles
  • 2015 – 109,111 miles
  • 2014 – 107,666 miles
  • 2013 – 105,817 miles
  • 2012 – 103,534 miles
  • 2011 – 101,061 miles
  • 2010 – 98,303 miles
  • 2009 – 95,490 miles
  • 2008 – 70,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,178 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryAccident damage to nearside front wing and front bumper at nearside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,178 miles (+362)9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,178 miles
    Test number
    739299225022
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to nearside front wing and front bumper at nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass115,816 miles (+328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,816 miles
    Test number
    874457040706
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,488 miles (+1,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,488 miles
    Test number
    129942096077
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,308 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    756131827466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,547 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,547 miles
    Test number
    161388022603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,576 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    581990621155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,481 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    393694105039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,383 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,383 miles
    Test number
    786831294460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,111 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    117887835059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,666 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    358436344088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,817 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    725244143057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,534 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    425025942010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,061 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    755546441003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,303 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    650158440094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,490 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    112620429090
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 85% worn
    • NoteService light on

  16. Fail95,490 miles (+25,274)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    753346119092
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 85% worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteService light on

  17. Pass70,216 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    512737608034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB54 LDC

Does LB54 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LDC expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LDC?
The MOT on LB54 LDC expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LDC done?
LB54 LDC was recorded at 116,178 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has LB54 LDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LDC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 LDC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 LDC find?
LB54 LDC failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 9 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 15 more.

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