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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB54 OVDMOT history

LB54 OVD is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
205,140 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OVD was last recorded at 205,140 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,332 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 205,140 miles
  • 2023 – 203,332 miles
  • 2022 – 201,232 miles
  • 2021 – 198,828 miles
  • 2020 – 196,779 miles
  • 2019 – 195,026 miles
  • 2018 – 193,180 miles
  • 2017 – 190,761 miles
  • 2016 – 186,422 miles
  • 2015 – 179,445 miles
  • 2014 – 163,922 miles
  • 2013 – 150,541 miles
  • 2012 – 140,578 miles
  • 2011 – 131,261 miles
  • 2010 – 121,639 miles
  • 2009 – 112,390 miles
  • 2008 – 103,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and driver side rear nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,140 miles (+1,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    205,140 miles
    Test number
    966262968114
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and driver side rear nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass203,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    203,332 miles
    Test number
    990052554212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail203,332 miles (+2,100)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,332 miles
    Test number
    871509084745
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,232 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    201,232 miles
    Test number
    444516063896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,229 miles (+2,401)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,229 miles
    Test number
    370296835692
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass198,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    198,828 miles
    Test number
    265888365883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,828 miles (+2,049)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,828 miles
    Test number
    495290550021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass196,779 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    196,779 miles
    Test number
    971812983330
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass195,026 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    195,026 miles
    Test number
    817438258976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail195,023 miles (+1,843)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,023 miles
    Test number
    396399484823
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass193,180 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,180 miles
    Test number
    503610670110
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass190,761 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    190,761 miles
    Test number
    772862768191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass186,422 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,422 miles
    Test number
    739146360403
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke on start up clearing after reving

  14. Fail186,407 miles (+6,962)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,407 miles
    Test number
    998342074390
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking into caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass179,445 miles (+15,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    179,445 miles
    Test number
    188924785424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,922 miles (+13,381)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,922 miles
    Test number
    966504084017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    758235583044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,541 miles (+9,963)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    427624683015
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass140,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    688977732092
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Fail140,578 miles (+9,317)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    537207932051
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass131,261 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    379654651026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,639 miles (+9,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,639 miles
    Test number
    103626630076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass112,390 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    112,390 miles
    Test number
    251906239085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    351462748059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail103,411 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    594562048098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB54 OVD

Does LB54 OVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OVD expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OVD?
The MOT on LB54 OVD expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OVD done?
LB54 OVD was recorded at 205,140 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has LB54 OVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OVD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 OVD 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 OVD find?
LB54 OVD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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