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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 OWCMOT history

LB54 OWC is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
115,920 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OWC was last recorded at 115,920 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 5,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2017: 103,233 miles, lower than 203,233 miles on 11 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,596 miles · 27 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,324 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 115,920 miles
  • 2020 – 110,596 miles
  • 2019 – 107,102 miles
  • 2018 – 104,923 miles
  • 2017 – 103,233 miles
  • 2016 – 101,479 miles
  • 2015 – 98,806 miles
  • 2014 – 97,232 miles
  • 2013 – 95,020 miles
  • 2012 – 92,055 miles
  • 2011 – 88,004 miles
  • 2010 – 82,607 miles
  • 2009 – 77,078 miles
  • 2008 – 65,484 miles
  • 2007 – 48,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,920 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,920 miles (+5,324)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,920 miles
    Test number
    887413530805
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,596 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    248415494472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,593 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,593 miles
    Test number
    927123294247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Front at 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,102 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    778859127549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    663704464738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded under vehicle

  6. Fail104,923 miles (+1,690)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    568268812802
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged very dangerous tyre could fail at any time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded under vehicle

  7. Pass103,233 miles (-100,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,233 miles
    Test number
    566740758983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail203,233 miles (+101,754)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,233 miles
    Test number
    381822191546
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass101,479 miles (+2,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    244838080959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields insecure

  10. Pass98,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    869408505197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,806 miles (+1,574)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    604801819160
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass97,232 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    378829774487
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  13. Fail97,232 miles (+2,212)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    537869974251
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass95,020 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    498810383291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    768602582233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,055 miles (+4,051)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    346082482274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,004 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,004 miles
    Test number
    646903281209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail88,004 miles (+5,397)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,004 miles
    Test number
    698493681251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass82,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    301629870284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,607 miles (+5,529)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    904179970273
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    313833059290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail77,078 miles (+11,594)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    120292059288
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass65,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    272730068247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail65,484 miles (+17,303)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    392140868409
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass48,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    610477277249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 OWC

Does LB54 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OWC expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OWC?
The MOT on LB54 OWC expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OWC done?
LB54 OWC was recorded at 115,920 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has LB54 OWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OWC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 OWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 OWC find?
LB54 OWC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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