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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LL04 ZBYMOT history

LL04 ZBY is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
63,054 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZBY
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
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZBY was last recorded at 63,054 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 1,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,461 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,593 miles
Average per year
2,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,054 miles
  • 2022 – 61,461 miles
  • 2021 – 60,696 miles
  • 2020 – 59,893 miles
  • 2019 – 58,752 miles
  • 2018 – 57,883 miles
  • 2017 – 56,926 miles
  • 2016 – 54,786 miles
  • 2015 – 52,469 miles
  • 2014 – 49,037 miles
  • 2013 – 48,219 miles
  • 2012 – 43,531 miles
  • 2011 – 39,111 miles
  • 2010 – 33,547 miles
  • 2009 – 28,799 miles
  • 2008 – 23,034 miles
  • 2007 – 17,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,054 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    872470688815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    503846108849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,461 miles (+765)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    166444874660
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,696 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    300974515255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,893 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    344291712418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,752 miles (+869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    699777509443
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass57,883 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    921110265234
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail57,882 miles (+956)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    796461605042
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass56,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    102778323535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  10. Fail56,921 miles (+2,135)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    182932728350
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  11. Pass54,786 miles (+2,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    737559023159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,469 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    359608675090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,037 miles (+818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    456147874006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

  14. Pass48,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    147577973022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,219 miles (+4,688)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    349287073072
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass43,531 miles (+4,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    975679972010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass39,111 miles (+5,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    939313571089
    • NoteRear upper suspension arm has slight play in pin bush

  18. Pass33,547 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    183147270063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    511163989016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,799 miles (+5,765)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    654153189077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass23,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,034 miles
    Test number
    242915388060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,034 miles (+5,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,034 miles
    Test number
    792705488015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass17,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    310867887031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,203 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    932997987063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 ZBY

Does LL04 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 ZBY expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZBY?
The MOT on LL04 ZBY expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 ZBY done?
LL04 ZBY was recorded at 63,054 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 2,868 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZBY 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 LL04 ZBY find?
LL04 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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