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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LM04 YMEMOT history

LM04 YME is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,882 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM04 YME was last recorded at 133,882 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2013: 82,786 miles, lower than 86,762 miles on 6 Dec 2013.

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
129,693 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
6,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,882 miles
  • 2023 – 129,693 miles
  • 2022 – 128,881 miles
  • 2020 – 128,363 miles
  • 2018 – 121,417 miles
  • 2017 – 101,378 miles
  • 2016 – 95,491 miles
  • 2015 – 89,989 miles
  • 2013 – 82,786 miles
  • 2012 – 74,808 miles
  • 2011 – 66,948 miles
  • 2010 – 54,492 miles
  • 2009 – 43,406 miles
  • 2008 – 32,916 miles
  • 2007 – 18,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,882 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pedal slight spongy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside front link pin gaiters slight worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake pads worn / wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail133,882 miles (+4,189)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,882 miles
    Test number
    553173633387
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,693 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,693 miles
    Test number
    283769290293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,881 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,881 miles
    Test number
    159273413573
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slight spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front link pin gaiters slight worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn / wearing

  4. Fail128,840 miles (+477)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    837633571625
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slight spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front link pin gaiters slight worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn / wearing

  5. Pass128,363 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,363 miles
    Test number
    637043593976
    • 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))

  6. Pass121,417 miles (+13,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    346814047322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    595928660082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail108,064 miles (+6,686)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    434275737819
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly dragging/binding

  9. Pass101,378 miles (+5,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    291727302836
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass95,491 miles (+5,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    586983623974
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  11. Pass89,989 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    146471325052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,786 miles (-3,976)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    829993353317
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to wear on edge

  13. Fail86,762 miles (+11,954)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    635980043338
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to wear on edge

  14. Pass74,808 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    138424432331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,948 miles
    Test number
    199412831345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,948 miles (+12,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,948 miles
    Test number
    447072031437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    613030500219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,492 miles (+11,086)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    310160600205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass43,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    192142359183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,406 miles (+10,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    813692359134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,916 miles (+14,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    214819578427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    663919377159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YME

Does LM04 YME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YME expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YME?
The MOT on LM04 YME expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YME done?
LM04 YME was recorded at 133,882 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
Has LM04 YME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YME has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM04 YME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 YME find?
LM04 YME failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 1 more.

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