Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc
LB54 LGUMOT history
LB54 LGU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 159,384 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 LGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 LGU was last recorded at 159,384 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jun 2018: 138,707 miles, lower than 151,371 miles on 14 Jul 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,384 miles · 13 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,384 miles
- 2025 – 157,527 miles
- 2024 – 153,521 miles
- 2023 – 147,600 miles
- 2019 – 144,012 miles
- 2018 – 138,707 miles
- 2017 – 151,371 miles
- 2016 – 127,907 miles
- 2015 – 123,188 miles
- 2014 – 118,033 miles
- 2013 – 108,692 miles
- 2012 – 104,045 miles
- 2011 – 97,711 miles
- 2010 – 92,235 miles
- 2009 – 79,544 miles
- 2008 – 69,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,384 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,384 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 159,384 miles
- Test number
- 498013042243
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail159,384 miles (+1,857)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,384 miles
- Test number
- 799655721007
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,527 miles (+4,006)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 157,527 miles
- Test number
- 213231042109
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with both sides arms uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,521 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 153,521 miles
- Test number
- 662660915900
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Fail153,521 miles (+5,921)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,521 miles
- Test number
- 273796811392
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass147,600 miles (+3,588)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 147,600 miles
- Test number
- 992301073206
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass144,012 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,012 miles
- Test number
- 279146758429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,707 miles (-12,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,707 miles
- Test number
- 196922226182
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 151,371 miles
- Test number
- 472007868839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,371 miles (+3,464)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,371 miles
- Test number
- 425265089854
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass127,907 miles (+4,719)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 127,907 miles
- Test number
- 274847790703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,188 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 123,188 miles
- Test number
- 187124075153
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail123,188 miles (+5,155)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,188 miles
- Test number
- 648363175133
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,033 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 118,033 miles
- Test number
- 748545274136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass108,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 108,692 miles
- Test number
- 348982673145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,692 miles (+4,647)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,692 miles
- Test number
- 287040873405
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass104,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 104,045 miles
- Test number
- 135278972152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,045 miles (+6,334)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,045 miles
- Test number
- 285898672449
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass97,711 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 97,711 miles
- Test number
- 279629171194
- NotePlastic sill civers fitted
Fail97,708 miles (+5,473)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,708 miles
- Test number
- 345128571132
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlastic sill civers fitted
Pass92,235 miles (+12,691)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 92,235 miles
- Test number
- 403510080113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,544 miles (+9,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 79,544 miles
- Test number
- 874293079102
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass69,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 69,593 miles
- Test number
- 751096108139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 LGU
- Does LB54 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LGU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 LGU?
- The MOT on LB54 LGU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 LGU done?
- LB54 LGU was recorded at 159,384 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
- Has LB54 LGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 LGU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 LGU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB54 LGU find?
- LB54 LGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side, and 2 more.
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