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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC54 FOUMOT history

LC54 FOU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

LC54 FOU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
101,136 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 FOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 FOU was last recorded at 101,136 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,136 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,136 miles
  • 2024 – 97,388 miles
  • 2023 – 92,845 miles
  • 2022 – 88,319 miles
  • 2021 – 84,170 miles
  • 2020 – 83,101 miles
  • 2019 – 80,784 miles
  • 2018 – 77,458 miles
  • 2017 – 73,399 miles
  • 2016 – 67,310 miles
  • 2015 – 61,513 miles
  • 2014 – 58,428 miles
  • 2013 – 54,247 miles
  • 2012 – 48,609 miles
  • 2011 – 43,015 miles
  • 2010 – 39,265 miles
  • 2009 – 34,429 miles
  • 2008 – 29,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,136 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEarly CorrosionRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,136 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    366038837558
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail101,136 miles (+3,748)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    485867124465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass97,388 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    595936948756
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail97,388 miles (+4,543)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    876932034570
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass92,845 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    715957877262
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail92,845 miles (+4,526)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    509134267667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,319 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    298831404823
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail88,319 miles (+4,149)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    542005051871
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass84,170 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    645810133674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Requires Attention - Not Within Requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass83,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,101 miles
    Test number
    481297944208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail83,101 miles (+2,317)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,101 miles
    Test number
    642610381250
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass80,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    384158910546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail80,784 miles (+3,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    214346498007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,458 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    699324788826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,399 miles
    Test number
    868175182921
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper damp no visable leaks
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail73,399 miles (+6,089)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,399 miles
    Test number
    217180868496
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper damp no visable leaks
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass67,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    265268983975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,310 miles (+5,797)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    831111911833
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,513 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    248083615124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass58,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    528742414188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,427 miles (+4,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    327762714106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,247 miles (+5,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    267923313419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight weep of power steering fluid from reservoir

  23. Pass48,609 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    349391712173
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail48,608 miles (+5,593)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    357711912114
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass43,015 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    819381221034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,265 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    380052020024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,429 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,429 miles
    Test number
    661529309027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    672584608040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 FOU

Does LC54 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 FOU expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 FOU?
The MOT on LC54 FOU expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 FOU done?
LC54 FOU was recorded at 101,136 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has LC54 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 FOU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC54 FOU 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 FOU find?
LC54 FOU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; early corrosion; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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