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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AYGMOT history

LM54 AYG is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
191,870 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AYG was last recorded at 191,870 miles on 4 May 2022, 7,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,605 miles · 12 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,265 miles
Average per year
9,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,870 miles
  • 2021 – 184,605 miles
  • 2020 – 176,668 miles
  • 2019 – 163,189 miles
  • 2018 – 145,502 miles
  • 2017 – 128,814 miles
  • 2016 – 123,679 miles
  • 2015 – 109,061 miles
  • 2014 – 99,372 miles
  • 2013 – 88,969 miles
  • 2012 – 79,582 miles
  • 2011 – 71,626 miles
  • 2010 – 64,477 miles
  • 2009 – 64,298 miles
  • 2008 – 57,184 miles
  • 2007 – 49,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock from suspension when driving
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield adrift

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside door mirror glass loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    191,870 miles
    Test number
    345909412311
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock from suspension when driving
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  2. Fail191,870 miles (+7,265)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,870 miles
    Test number
    710938792703
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  3. Pass184,605 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    184,605 miles
    Test number
    765176346083
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heat shield insecure

  4. Fail184,605 miles (+7,937)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,605 miles
    Test number
    947657731384
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & heavily worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heat shield insecure

  5. Pass176,668 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    176,668 miles
    Test number
    152965767749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight suspension top mount noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail176,666 miles (+13,477)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,666 miles
    Test number
    831880789183
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,189 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,189 miles
    Test number
    837034665282
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield adrift

  8. Fail163,189 miles (+17,687)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,189 miles
    Test number
    748800379686
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield adrift

  9. Pass145,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    604316554745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail145,502 miles (+16,688)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    847818456296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass128,814 miles (+5,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    195054662538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc rusty

  12. Pass123,679 miles (+14,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    216529498848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass109,061 miles (+9,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    275053005197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass99,372 miles (+10,403)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    416902414162
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly low

  15. Pass88,969 miles (+9,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,969 miles
    Test number
    975549613197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass79,582 miles (+7,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    189419312174
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,626 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    588218311159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    230775420439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail64,477 miles (+49)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    264395720402
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass64,428 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    663794700086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,298 miles (+7,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    573292959397
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass57,184 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    504205468374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    480952867388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AYG

Does LM54 AYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AYG expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AYG?
The MOT on LM54 AYG expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AYG done?
LM54 AYG was recorded at 191,870 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 9,908 miles a year.
Has LM54 AYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AYG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AYG 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 LM54 AYG find?
LM54 AYG passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ?; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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