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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LE04 UBUMOT history

LE04 UBU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,688 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 UBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 UBU was last recorded at 86,688 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 1,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,828 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,860 miles
Average per year
3,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,688 miles
  • 2024 – 84,828 miles
  • 2023 – 82,698 miles
  • 2022 – 80,512 miles
  • 2021 – 78,418 miles
  • 2020 – 76,446 miles
  • 2019 – 74,873 miles
  • 2018 – 71,600 miles
  • 2017 – 68,853 miles
  • 2016 – 66,605 miles
  • 2015 – 63,911 miles
  • 2014 – 60,945 miles
  • 2013 – 56,700 miles
  • 2012 – 52,233 miles
  • 2011 – 47,614 miles
  • 2010 – 42,378 miles
  • 2009 – 38,690 miles
  • 2008 – 34,239 miles
  • 2007 – 26,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,688 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,688 miles (+1,860)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    518865264429
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass84,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    733223396510
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail84,828 miles (+2,130)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    576755824357
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,698 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    231840366700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,512 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    233617329231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,418 miles (+1,972)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    430588047641
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall split, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    526772747292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,446 miles (+1,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    403192982424
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass74,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    586780916855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,873 miles (+3,273)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    460054089866
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass71,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    749265182732
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail71,600 miles (+2,747)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    522223517571
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass68,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    852752701249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,853 miles (+2,248)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    191397945567
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,605 miles (+2,694)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    471952344289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass63,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    228231645124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail63,911 miles (+2,966)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    847490345192
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass60,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    959281544117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,945 miles (+4,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    217901444413
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,700 miles (+4,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    665655333181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass52,233 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    857172832131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass47,614 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    299226331146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,378 miles (+3,688)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    650192630143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass38,690 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    953220549162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,239 miles (+7,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,239 miles
    Test number
    440197238125
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass26,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    270301047116
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut on side wall

Questions about LE04 UBU

Does LE04 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 UBU expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 UBU?
The MOT on LE04 UBU expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 UBU done?
LE04 UBU was recorded at 86,688 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,274 miles a year.
Has LE04 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 UBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 UBU 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 UBU find?
LE04 UBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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