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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LE04 DVTMOT history

LE04 DVT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,302 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DVT was last recorded at 131,302 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 10,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,054 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,248 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,302 miles
  • 2024 – 121,054 miles
  • 2023 – 110,796 miles
  • 2022 – 101,328 miles
  • 2021 – 96,332 miles
  • 2020 – 94,212 miles
  • 2019 – 93,973 miles
  • 2018 – 91,657 miles
  • 2017 – 90,932 miles
  • 2016 – 90,413 miles
  • 2015 – 90,127 miles
  • 2014 – 89,256 miles
  • 2013 – 88,144 miles
  • 2012 – 87,997 miles
  • 2010 – 86,130 miles
  • 2009 – 71,342 miles
  • 2008 – 61,336 miles
  • 2007 – 48,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front shock rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front sub frame rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    594446269502
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail131,302 miles (+10,248)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    117268031580
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,054 miles (+10,258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,054 miles
    Test number
    373918355185
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,796 miles (+9,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    456456486880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front caliper gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable out cover spliting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,328 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    962213634730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail101,289 miles (+4,957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    437690907023
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,332 miles (+2,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    435675057051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low readings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber top mounts are corroded n/s and o/s

  8. Pass94,212 miles (+239)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    668619706810
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,973 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    176350971407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryHead light washer inop

  10. Fail93,973 miles (+2,316)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    921787482480
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryHead light washer inop

  11. Pass91,657 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,657 miles
    Test number
    125597913123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,932 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    706013505568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine/sill covers

  13. Pass90,413 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,413 miles
    Test number
    672417361560
    • AdvisorySill covers

  14. Pass90,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    856132215256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail90,127 miles (+871)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    348222115480
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail89,256 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    107209004218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass89,256 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    299519104228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    139757403269
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail88,144 miles (+147)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    217737503272
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass87,997 miles (+1,867)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    599278752071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass86,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    764719780212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,130 miles (+14,788)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    934879880293
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass71,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    141577249228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,342 miles (+10,006)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    944817449240
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass61,336 miles (+12,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    413865148220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,512 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    264957947294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge close to showing cords.

  27. Pass48,512 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    334727247245
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge close to showing cords.

Questions about LE04 DVT

Does LE04 DVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DVT is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DVT?
The MOT on LE04 DVT is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DVT done?
LE04 DVT was recorded at 131,302 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has LE04 DVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DVT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 DVT 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 LE04 DVT find?
LE04 DVT passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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