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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LC04 FHGMOT history

LC04 FHG is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 167,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,744 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 FHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 FHG was last recorded at 167,744 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 6,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,130 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,614 miles
Average per year
7,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,744 miles
  • 2025 – 161,130 miles
  • 2024 – 152,763 miles
  • 2023 – 145,550 miles
  • 2022 – 141,704 miles
  • 2021 – 137,590 miles
  • 2020 – 132,075 miles
  • 2019 – 125,135 miles
  • 2018 – 116,185 miles
  • 2017 – 108,354 miles
  • 2016 – 102,304 miles
  • 2015 – 94,771 miles
  • 2014 – 86,668 miles
  • 2013 – 78,335 miles
  • 2012 – 71,760 miles
  • 2011 – 57,181 miles
  • 2010 – 47,145 miles
  • 2009 – 31,223 miles
  • 2008 – 26,703 miles
  • 2007 – 19,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,744 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded os and ns rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,744 miles (+6,614)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,744 miles
    Test number
    715528023436
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,130 miles (+8,367)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,130 miles
    Test number
    907833380573
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,763 miles
    Test number
    124986005520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail152,754 miles (+7,204)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,754 miles
    Test number
    554619009247
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass145,550 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,550 miles
    Test number
    981601925258
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,549 miles (+3,845)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    803456051561
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,704 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,704 miles
    Test number
    354185596820
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Spoiler slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,702 miles (+4,112)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,702 miles
    Test number
    315677580329
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush- yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Spoiler slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,590 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,590 miles
    Test number
    439419309194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail137,588 miles (+5,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,588 miles
    Test number
    600002560140
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,075 miles (+6,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    477461402586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,135 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    642665752027
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail125,133 miles (+8,948)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,133 miles
    Test number
    688432751989
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass116,185 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    141435753126
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT BEAM IMAGES POOR

  15. Fail116,183 miles (+7,829)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,183 miles
    Test number
    735960569275
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT BEAM IMAGES POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass108,354 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    287357576787
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryNSF CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOSR BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOSR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND BRAKE DISC WORN
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail108,352 miles (+6,048)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    777557250722
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryNSF CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOSR BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOSR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND BRAKE DISC WORN
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    112372931663
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS VERY POOR
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LEAK FROM NSF OUTER CV BOOT

  19. Fail102,304 miles (+7,533)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    344975824899
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE STEEPED ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LEAK FROM NSF OUTER CV BOOT
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSR & OSF (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,771 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    297546275182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail94,771 miles (+8,103)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    456755075130
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass86,668 miles (+8,333)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    889212664154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass78,335 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    885242793015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,261 miles (+6,501)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    978445583054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass71,760 miles (+14,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    245759372040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    716947581039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,181 miles (+10,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    368967581089
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass47,145 miles (+15,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    952268340139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Fail31,223 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    312891149147
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass31,223 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    512731749119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,703 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    620418228144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass19,714 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,714 miles
    Test number
    790141947176
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  33. Pass19,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    933029387057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 FHG

Does LC04 FHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 FHG is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC04 FHG?
The MOT on LC04 FHG is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 FHG done?
LC04 FHG was recorded at 167,744 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 7,619 miles a year.
Has LC04 FHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 FHG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LC04 FHG 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 LC04 FHG find?
LC04 FHG passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak grease; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.

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