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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,800 cc

LK54 XBZMOT history

LK54 XBZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 257,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LK54 XBZ black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
257,445 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 XBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 XBZ was last recorded at 257,445 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,140 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
13,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,445 miles
  • 2025 – 241,736 miles
  • 2024 – 221,984 miles
  • 2023 – 206,006 miles
  • 2022 – 190,707 miles
  • 2021 – 175,698 miles
  • 2020 – 151,697 miles
  • 2019 – 150,035 miles
  • 2018 – 141,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,445 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    257,445 miles
    Test number
    505057448198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail257,140 miles (+15,404)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,140 miles
    Test number
    770644080860
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass241,736 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,736 miles
    Test number
    119869601533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail241,436 miles (+19,452)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,436 miles
    Test number
    414238447256
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass221,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,984 miles
    Test number
    127764993972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail221,984 miles (+15,978)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,984 miles
    Test number
    263669072975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass206,006 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    206,006 miles
    Test number
    425848598148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail205,773 miles (+15,066)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,773 miles
    Test number
    145012166046
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass190,707 miles (+15,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,707 miles
    Test number
    783588629017
    • AdvisoryHead lamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

  10. Pass175,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,698 miles
    Test number
    337113434173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail175,698 miles (+24,001)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,698 miles
    Test number
    195885296076
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass151,697 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,697 miles
    Test number
    863724487407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,035 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,035 miles
    Test number
    340937623175
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded & rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail150,035 miles (+8,515)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,035 miles
    Test number
    406665683086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded & rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass141,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    440582455469
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail141,520 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    570090144592
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about LK54 XBZ

Does LK54 XBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 XBZ is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 XBZ?
The MOT on LK54 XBZ is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 XBZ done?
LK54 XBZ was recorded at 257,445 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 13,615 miles a year.
Has LK54 XBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 XBZ has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LK54 XBZ 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 LK54 XBZ find?
LK54 XBZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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