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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK04 KAEMOT history

LK04 KAE is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,312 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 KAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 KAE was last recorded at 107,312 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 9,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,861 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,451 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,312 miles
  • 2025 – 97,861 miles
  • 2023 – 93,771 miles
  • 2022 – 91,466 miles
  • 2021 – 87,985 miles
  • 2020 – 87,504 miles
  • 2019 – 86,647 miles
  • 2018 – 82,305 miles
  • 2017 – 78,884 miles
  • 2016 – 74,855 miles
  • 2013 – 74,556 miles
  • 2012 – 71,799 miles
  • 2011 – 70,787 miles
  • 2010 – 67,924 miles
  • 2009 – 58,202 miles
  • 2008 – 45,750 miles
  • 2007 – 31,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,312 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity glass slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,312 miles (+9,451)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    182732918755
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity glass slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion

  2. Pass97,861 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    918152853200
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,855 miles (+4,084)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    984871051889
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,771 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    887163522594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,466 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    145576489014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,450 miles (+3,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    475292216460
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted..
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers inop.

  7. Pass87,985 miles (+481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,985 miles
    Test number
    516898550591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  8. Pass87,504 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    391314840216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,647 miles (+4,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    436492839176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted

  10. Pass82,305 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    637423838536
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,884 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    994927638391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail78,868 miles (+4,013)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    770643295117
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly perished

  13. Pass74,855 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    617461553585
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail74,556 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    238946793412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass74,556 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    699026293185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,663 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    315025263089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,799 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    129308382422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,787 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    249484681053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,924 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,924 miles
    Test number
    534277770055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,202 miles (+12,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    383925989024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    900407778035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,750 miles (+14,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    802314478032
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass31,553 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    594265277063
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Questions about LK04 KAE

Does LK04 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 KAE is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 KAE?
The MOT on LK04 KAE is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 KAE done?
LK04 KAE was recorded at 107,312 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has LK04 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 KAE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 KAE 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 LK04 KAE find?
LK04 KAE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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