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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 OVJMOT history

LB54 OVJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
174,102 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OVJ
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
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OVJ was last recorded at 174,102 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,046 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
9,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,102 miles
  • 2021 – 168,824 miles
  • 2020 – 166,629 miles
  • 2019 – 161,766 miles
  • 2018 – 155,196 miles
  • 2017 – 147,884 miles
  • 2016 – 140,495 miles
  • 2015 – 131,854 miles
  • 2014 – 120,961 miles
  • 2013 – 107,925 miles
  • 2012 – 93,556 miles
  • 2011 – 78,115 miles
  • 2010 – 61,429 miles
  • 2009 – 50,741 miles
  • 2008 – 33,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,102 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,102 miles
    Test number
    443739517261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • 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))

  2. Fail174,046 miles (+5,222)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,046 miles
    Test number
    481563704459
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • 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))

  3. Pass168,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,824 miles
    Test number
    106399730743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,824 miles (+2,195)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,824 miles
    Test number
    574460892568
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass166,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,629 miles
    Test number
    708787196014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,629 miles (+4,863)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,629 miles
    Test number
    851350377577
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass161,766 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,766 miles
    Test number
    705406700962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail161,707 miles (+6,511)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    462830578470
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass155,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    795812793199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,196 miles (+7,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    793922354389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass147,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,884 miles
    Test number
    449019910535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,883 miles (+7,388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    515094053268
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass140,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,495 miles
    Test number
    104919014638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail140,495 miles (+8,641)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,495 miles
    Test number
    589754533049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass131,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    158619445148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,854 miles (+10,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    916342745197
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass120,961 miles (+13,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    187949634120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass107,925 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    785747633181
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail107,597 miles (+14,041)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    495330733153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass93,556 miles (+15,441)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    478805232139
    • DangerousNearside front tyre in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteWelded repair to nearside front wheel

  21. Pass78,115 miles (+16,686)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,115 miles
    Test number
    186166641139
    • Note15% front brake imbalance
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp lit

  22. Pass61,429 miles (+10,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    284434830147
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very low

  23. Pass50,741 miles (+17,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    161833149138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,662 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    831315948150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,273 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,273 miles
    Test number
    281813238439
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB54 OVJ

Does LB54 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OVJ expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OVJ?
The MOT on LB54 OVJ expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OVJ done?
LB54 OVJ was recorded at 174,102 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 9,680 miles a year.
Has LB54 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OVJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 OVJ 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 OVJ find?
LB54 OVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front fog light not working; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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