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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK04 KAJMOT history

LK04 KAJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,782 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 KAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 KAJ was last recorded at 127,782 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2010: 52,106 miles, lower than 53,036 miles on 8 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,333 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,782 miles
  • 2024 – 125,333 miles
  • 2023 – 123,240 miles
  • 2022 – 120,106 miles
  • 2021 – 114,646 miles
  • 2020 – 114,172 miles
  • 2019 – 112,046 miles
  • 2018 – 112,034 miles
  • 2017 – 101,567 miles
  • 2016 – 91,568 miles
  • 2015 – 81,861 miles
  • 2014 – 76,978 miles
  • 2012 – 73,076 miles
  • 2011 – 61,085 miles
  • 2010 – 52,106 miles
  • 2009 – 44,799 miles
  • 2008 – 35,572 miles
  • 2007 – 26,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,782 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All brake discs have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,782 miles (+2,449)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,782 miles
    Test number
    998223460519
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass125,333 miles (+2,093)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,333 miles
    Test number
    635934566018
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass123,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    550145503679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,240 miles (+3,134)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    255491680806
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,106 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,106 miles
    Test number
    200311236086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,646 miles (+474)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    646250524150
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass114,172 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    343211426888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
  8. Fail114,172 miles (+2,126)2 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    835641392481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
  9. Pass112,046 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,046 miles
    Test number
    828967004404
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  10. Fail112,045 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    647830602156
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  11. Pass112,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    535874405735
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and unevenly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly play in steering column UJ
  12. Fail112,033 miles (+10,466)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,033 miles
    Test number
    824359111747
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and unevenly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly play in steering column UJ
  13. Pass101,567 miles (+9,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    904779303305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  14. Pass91,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    154551983894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  15. Fail91,568 miles (+9,707)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    587316098322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  16. Pass81,861 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    515020975134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  17. Pass76,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    297668674100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,978 miles (+3,902)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    907257474164
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass73,076 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    185540822214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,721 miles (+9,636)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    846945412175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,085 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,085 miles
    Test number
    528122411103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,106 miles (-930)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    294902510480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,036 miles (+8,237)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    550217660059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Pass44,799 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    821249769059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,572 miles (+8,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    461740758013
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
  26. Pass26,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    143078257094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 KAJ

Does LK04 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 KAJ expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 KAJ?
The MOT on LK04 KAJ expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 KAJ done?
LK04 KAJ was recorded at 127,782 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has LK04 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 KAJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 KAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 KAJ find?
LK04 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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