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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK04 KBFMOT history

LK04 KBF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,043 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 KBF
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
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 KBF was last recorded at 57,043 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,043 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,043 miles
  • 2024 – 51,192 miles
  • 2022 – 47,881 miles
  • 2021 – 42,772 miles
  • 2020 – 41,560 miles
  • 2018 – 38,349 miles
  • 2017 – 33,829 miles
  • 2016 – 20,512 miles
  • 2015 – 18,608 miles
  • 2014 – 15,551 miles
  • 2013 – 15,291 miles
  • 2012 – 15,031 miles
  • 2011 – 13,984 miles
  • 2010 – 12,885 miles
  • 2009 – 11,452 miles
  • 2007 – 8,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear Tyre has a slight uneven inner tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    525376311870
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Fail57,043 miles (+5,851)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    217196070766
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Pass51,192 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    962602330250
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail51,192 miles (+3,311)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    234410455204
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass47,881 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    125021614574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,772 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    280108772452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    456376201242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,560 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    219005015906
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail41,550 miles (+3,201)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,550 miles
    Test number
    559243932271
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass38,349 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,349 miles
    Test number
    529788894714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    965364954335
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn even
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low
  12. Fail33,829 miles (+12,149)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    707496492600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn even
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low
  13. Pass21,680 miles (+1,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    416064947623
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre has a slight uneven inner tread pattern
  14. Pass20,512 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    969920051261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a slight uneven inner tread pattern
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass18,608 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    978803005048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,551 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,551 miles
    Test number
    908576904013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,291 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,291 miles
    Test number
    685097303041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,031 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,031 miles
    Test number
    229510562002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass15,031 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,031 miles
    Test number
    509120962055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,984 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,984 miles
    Test number
    616289441038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,885 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,885 miles
    Test number
    141054150072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,452 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,452 miles
    Test number
    762310359024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass11,452 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,452 miles
    Test number
    961840759003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,314 miles
    Test number
    701076707155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 KBF

Does LK04 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 KBF is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 KBF?
The MOT on LK04 KBF is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 KBF done?
LK04 KBF was recorded at 57,043 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,626 miles a year.
Has LK04 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 KBF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 KBF 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 KBF find?
LK04 KBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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