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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 MOUMOT history

LB54 MOU is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
86,252 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MOU was last recorded at 86,252 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,251 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,252 miles
  • 2021 – 84,123 miles
  • 2020 – 83,625 miles
  • 2019 – 82,776 miles
  • 2018 – 75,989 miles
  • 2017 – 69,429 miles
  • 2016 – 63,469 miles
  • 2015 – 57,446 miles
  • 2014 – 51,317 miles
  • 2013 – 50,003 miles
  • 2012 – 45,410 miles
  • 2011 – 37,735 miles
  • 2010 – 32,342 miles
  • 2009 – 27,309 miles
  • 2008 – 22,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,252 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal showing travel but not exceeding limit
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear slight cracking to rear tyresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,252 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    898423076643
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal showing travel but not exceeding limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight cracking to rear tyres
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail86,251 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    156106204113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight cracking to rear tyres
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid looks a little dark in colour- unable to clearly see due to reservoir

  3. Pass84,123 miles (+498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    102188196617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens broke and tapped up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass83,625 miles (+849)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    534628237590
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tape applied to lamp unit - appears secure

  5. Pass82,776 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    116269749797
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail82,776 miles (+6,787)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    613579097593
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass75,989 miles (+6,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    550171953651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,429 miles (+5,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    107268355973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass63,469 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    500567638820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass57,446 miles (+6,129)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    858971725156
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet secondary catch stiff

  11. Pass51,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    197132894491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,317 miles (+1,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    117361994056
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass50,003 miles (+4,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    728308723165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass45,410 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,410 miles
    Test number
    545690232116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,735 miles
    Test number
    246726521160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,735 miles (+5,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,735 miles
    Test number
    506996021130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass32,342 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    372898130166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,309 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,309 miles
    Test number
    972466729154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,013 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,013 miles
    Test number
    464894848155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    124529308420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 MOU

Does LB54 MOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 MOU expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MOU?
The MOT on LB54 MOU expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 MOU done?
LB54 MOU was recorded at 86,252 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LB54 MOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MOU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 MOU 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 MOU find?
LB54 MOU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pedal showing travel but not exceeding limit; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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