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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB54 MTEMOT history

LB54 MTE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 260,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
260,962 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MTE was last recorded at 260,962 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,737 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
9,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,962 miles
  • 2025 – 241,701 miles
  • 2024 – 230,015 miles
  • 2023 – 221,898 miles
  • 2022 – 214,729 miles
  • 2021 – 209,046 miles
  • 2020 – 203,322 miles
  • 2019 – 192,951 miles
  • 2018 – 183,580 miles
  • 2017 – 175,428 miles
  • 2016 – 168,017 miles
  • 2015 – 162,969 miles
  • 2014 – 156,674 miles
  • 2013 – 145,925 miles
  • 2012 – 132,526 miles
  • 2011 – 123,046 miles
  • 2010 – 112,415 miles
  • 2009 – 104,430 miles
  • 2007 – 97,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,962 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,962 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    260,962 miles
    Test number
    836195181394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail260,737 miles (+19,036)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,737 miles
    Test number
    479275115311
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass241,701 miles (+11,686)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    241,701 miles
    Test number
    620946600348
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass230,015 miles (+8,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    230,015 miles
    Test number
    388610618212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass221,898 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    221,898 miles
    Test number
    527268139065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,729 miles
    Test number
    308453730748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail214,725 miles (+5,679)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,725 miles
    Test number
    406091205351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass209,046 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    209,046 miles
    Test number
    923128102213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,322 miles (+10,371)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,322 miles
    Test number
    616596355567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,951 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,951 miles
    Test number
    730397332481
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail192,930 miles (+9,350)3 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,930 miles
    Test number
    296607699299
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass183,580 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,580 miles
    Test number
    145274866395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass175,428 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    175,428 miles
    Test number
    746192825185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,017 miles (+5,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,017 miles
    Test number
    906677117466
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass162,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    196567325044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail162,969 miles (+6,295)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    759486215032
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass156,674 miles (+10,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    888468124041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass145,925 miles (+13,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    589106223046
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass132,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    959636602066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail132,526 miles (+9,480)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    195696402457
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass123,046 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,046 miles
    Test number
    989587621098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail123,046 miles (+10,631)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,046 miles
    Test number
    235886221018
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass112,415 miles (+7,985)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    112,415 miles
    Test number
    760290930055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass104,430 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    452080829055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,364 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    483100247461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass97,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    934270747339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 MTE

Does LB54 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 MTE is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MTE?
The MOT on LB54 MTE is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 MTE done?
LB54 MTE was recorded at 260,962 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,013 miles a year.
Has LB54 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MTE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 MTE 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 MTE find?
LB54 MTE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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