
Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LB54 OWUMOT history
LB54 OWU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 169,045 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,266 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 OWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB54 OWU was last recorded at 169,045 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 10,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,222 miles · 9 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,823 miles
- Average per year
- 5,266 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,045 miles
- 2023 – 158,222 miles
- 2022 – 148,021 miles
- 2019 – 145,263 miles
- 2018 – 141,002 miles
- 2017 – 139,900 miles
- 2015 – 136,586 miles
- 2014 – 132,074 miles
- 2013 – 127,220 miles
- 2011 – 118,062 miles
- 2010 – 106,456 miles
- 2009 – 93,459 miles
- 2007 – 82,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail169,045 miles (+10,823)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,045 miles
- Test number
- 550002661874
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass158,222 miles (+10,201)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 158,222 miles
- Test number
- 461828177970
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,021 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 148,021 miles
- Test number
- 525276891982
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,263 miles (+4,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,263 miles
- Test number
- 888018696985
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,002 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 141,002 miles
- Test number
- 684178896591
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,002 miles (+1,102)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,002 miles
- Test number
- 434290241809
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,900 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 139,900 miles
- Test number
- 998216858088
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass136,586 miles (+4,512)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 136,586 miles
- Test number
- 597626265071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,074 miles (+4,854)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 132,074 miles
- Test number
- 977283274043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeavy body damage to n/s/r 1/4 pannel but no sharp edges
Pass127,220 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 127,220 miles
- Test number
- 817255263076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,215 miles (+9,153)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,215 miles
- Test number
- 736563163008
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,062 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 118,062 miles
- Test number
- 278709151224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail118,062 miles (+11,606)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,062 miles
- Test number
- 268559951273
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass106,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 106,456 miles
- Test number
- 150429540280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,456 miles (+12,997)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,456 miles
- Test number
- 371569840469
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass93,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 93,459 miles
- Test number
- 431612369087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,459 miles (+11,156)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,459 miles
- Test number
- 120128359025
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass82,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 82,303 miles
- Test number
- 424191057322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 OWU
- Does LB54 OWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 OWU expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 OWU?
- The MOT on LB54 OWU expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 OWU done?
- LB54 OWU was recorded at 169,045 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
- Has LB54 OWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 OWU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB54 OWU 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 OWU find?
- LB54 OWU failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 1 more.
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