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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LF04 HBHMOT history

LF04 HBH is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,257 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF04 HBH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF04 HBH was last recorded at 99,257 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,166 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,091 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,257 miles
  • 2025 – 94,166 miles
  • 2024 – 92,699 miles
  • 2023 – 91,073 miles
  • 2022 – 90,117 miles
  • 2021 – 88,826 miles
  • 2020 – 85,420 miles
  • 2019 – 84,022 miles
  • 2018 – 80,035 miles
  • 2017 – 75,659 miles
  • 2016 – 73,094 miles
  • 2015 – 71,871 miles
  • 2014 – 70,589 miles
  • 2013 – 67,836 miles
  • 2012 – 64,975 miles
  • 2011 – 60,143 miles
  • 2010 – 53,455 miles
  • 2009 – 39,046 miles
  • 2008 – 35,536 miles
  • 2007 – 29,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,257 miles (+5,091)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    807986580724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,166 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,166 miles
    Test number
    300981460384
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass92,699 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,699 miles
    Test number
    336343861742
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass91,073 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    443823101644
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass90,117 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    457583247096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass88,826 miles (+3,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    639970908232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,420 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    366448284313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    921521586357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,022 miles (+3,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    110926442153
    • Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking Leaking oil excessively (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass80,035 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    925630577183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,034 miles (+4,375)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    655035200279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,659 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,659 miles
    Test number
    561601655854
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding

  13. Fail75,658 miles (+2,564)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    727457206530
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding

  14. Pass73,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    670766710918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,094 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    380725415607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail73,090 miles (+1,219)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    981329456502
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb dim & headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,871 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    157760835239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    127292154397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail70,589 miles (+2,753)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    948902454364
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass67,836 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    747192233330
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass64,975 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    995788342328
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail64,974 miles (+4,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    486336142364
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass60,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    989881641374
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail60,143 miles (+6,688)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    888869931318
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass53,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    193122610324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,454 miles (+14,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    861602110342
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass39,046 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    562844309395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,536 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    950401218345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    630561617340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF04 HBH

Does LF04 HBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF04 HBH is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF04 HBH?
The MOT on LF04 HBH is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF04 HBH done?
LF04 HBH was recorded at 99,257 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has LF04 HBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF04 HBH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LF04 HBH 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 LF04 HBH find?
LF04 HBH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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