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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,910 cc

LC54 FNHMOT history

LC54 FNH is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,561 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 FNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 FNH was last recorded at 144,561 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,930 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,631 miles
Average per year
7,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,561 miles
  • 2024 – 138,930 miles
  • 2023 – 134,227 miles
  • 2022 – 131,334 miles
  • 2021 – 123,627 miles
  • 2020 – 117,872 miles
  • 2019 – 114,388 miles
  • 2018 – 109,973 miles
  • 2017 – 105,171 miles
  • 2016 – 102,584 miles
  • 2015 – 93,397 miles
  • 2014 – 76,509 miles
  • 2013 – 68,413 miles
  • 2012 – 60,352 miles
  • 2011 – 48,157 miles
  • 2010 – 33,497 miles
  • 2008 – 17,335 miles
  • 2007 – 13,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,561 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,561 miles (+5,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,561 miles
    Test number
    699124069569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass138,930 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,930 miles
    Test number
    717600577804
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass134,227 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    384092183404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,046 miles (+2,712)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,046 miles
    Test number
    329656388336
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    315189142664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,334 miles (+17)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    342515621674
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  7. Fail131,317 miles (+7,690)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    555614240787
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,627 miles (+5,755)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    436287851101
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,872 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    199656129293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    474015997280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,388 miles (+4,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    108274475701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass109,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    276192773389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail109,973 miles (+4,802)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    175510232987
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass105,171 miles (+2,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,171 miles
    Test number
    339536625268
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    729159047532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail102,584 miles (+9,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    944958035210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    729692943298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,397 miles (+16,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    217846823311
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass76,509 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    405557934019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOff side front tyre on absolute legal limit

  20. Fail76,509 miles (+8,096)3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    848757434095
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOff side front tyre on absolute legal limit

  21. Pass68,413 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    729244923093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,352 miles (+12,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    609541282067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,157 miles (+14,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    668747181066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,497 miles (+16,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    863824180046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,335 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,335 miles
    Test number
    241208148284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,747 miles
    Test number
    383768767418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 FNH

Does LC54 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 FNH is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC54 FNH?
The MOT on LC54 FNH is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 FNH done?
LC54 FNH was recorded at 144,561 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
Has LC54 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 FNH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC54 FNH 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 LC54 FNH find?
LC54 FNH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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