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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB54 LFVMOT history

LB54 LFV is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
142,622 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LFV was last recorded at 142,622 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,563 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,622 miles
  • 2021 – 142,563 miles
  • 2020 – 141,913 miles
  • 2019 – 137,581 miles
  • 2018 – 137,572 miles
  • 2016 – 131,413 miles
  • 2015 – 118,405 miles
  • 2014 – 108,423 miles
  • 2013 – 98,804 miles
  • 2012 – 89,714 miles
  • 2011 – 78,765 miles
  • 2010 – 74,234 miles
  • 2009 – 63,372 miles
  • 2007 – 48,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,622 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,622 miles (+59)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,622 miles
    Test number
    601131655035
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    566471018839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,563 miles (+650)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    886810182691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,913 miles
    Test number
    931627611273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail141,913 miles (+4,332)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,913 miles
    Test number
    549949201562
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass137,581 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,581 miles
    Test number
    286310190912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    846960423022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,572 miles (+6,159)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    120362509345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass131,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,413 miles
    Test number
    508087747404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,413 miles (+13,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,413 miles
    Test number
    390621351354
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail118,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    279922095081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,405 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    737932495096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    956860084093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail108,423 miles (+9,619)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    378939774050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass98,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    729483383023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,804 miles (+9,090)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    566583783081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    186309682474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,714 miles (+10,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    447579982014
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass78,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    478549881017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,765 miles (+4,531)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    666849481006
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass74,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    543010490066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,234 miles (+10,862)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    103839280031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass63,372 miles (+14,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    440221469051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    342474957320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LFV

Does LB54 LFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LFV expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LFV?
The MOT on LB54 LFV expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LFV done?
LB54 LFV was recorded at 142,622 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
Has LB54 LFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LFV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 LFV 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 LFV find?
LB54 LFV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 5 more.

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