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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LM54 AYYMOT history

LM54 AYY is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,693 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AYY was last recorded at 116,693 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,667 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,026 miles
Average per year
5,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,693 miles
  • 2024 – 114,667 miles
  • 2023 – 111,352 miles
  • 2022 – 108,083 miles
  • 2021 – 104,793 miles
  • 2020 – 103,818 miles
  • 2019 – 101,803 miles
  • 2018 – 97,580 miles
  • 2017 – 93,253 miles
  • 2016 – 88,022 miles
  • 2015 – 82,903 miles
  • 2014 – 77,679 miles
  • 2013 – 72,069 miles
  • 2012 – 66,566 miles
  • 2011 – 60,388 miles
  • 2010 – 54,444 miles
  • 2009 – 48,653 miles
  • 2008 – 39,646 miles
  • 2007 – 25,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir cap deteriorated.
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre pressure low prior to test.(rectified).
  • AdvisoryOil residue on engine and gearbox.

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 headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake master cylinder lid insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil residue at engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,693 miles (+2,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    826290719088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir cap deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre pressure low prior to test.(rectified).
    • AdvisoryOil residue on engine and gearbox.

  2. Pass114,667 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    104401828004
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder lid insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam
    • AdvisoryOil residue at engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail114,653 miles (+3,301)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    177718272954
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder lid insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil residue at engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass111,352 miles (+3,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,352 miles
    Test number
    313450240712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam
    • AdvisoryOil residue at rear of engine

  5. Pass108,083 miles (+3,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    655638197763
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the offside rear of engine and engine bay.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryReduced light intensity on dipped beam on nearside headlight.

  6. Pass104,793 miles (+975)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,793 miles
    Test number
    395224212071
    • AdvisorySlight dragging/binding from offside rear roadwheel when rotated
    • AdvisoryCondensation in the offside rear lamp
    • AdvisoryEngine oil above maximum level
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear screen
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage on the nearside centre of front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNoise from front brake calipers when brakes applied
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryReduced light intensity on the nearside front headlamp

  7. Pass103,818 miles (+2,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    341425686546
    • AdvisoryCondensation in the offside rear lamp
    • AdvisoryEngine oil above maximum level.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage on the nearside centre of front windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the offside and underside of engine.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryReduced light intensity on the nearside front headlamp.

  8. Pass101,803 miles (+4,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    890998419937
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage at centre of front windscreen
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

  9. Pass97,580 miles (+4,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    480750838320
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake drags when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp light output reduced, advise attention
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

  10. Pass93,253 miles (+5,231)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    581250910669
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view of some components.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil above maximum level.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake drags when wheel rotated.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread aged/perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted restricting view of some areas.
    • AdvisoryStone chip damage at the centre of front windscreen.
    • AdvisoryWear developing at the offside and nearside rear brake discs.

  11. Pass88,022 miles (+5,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    981129464606
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp covers beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside rear side light lens deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

  12. Pass82,903 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    904074347145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass77,679 miles (+5,610)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    457415004356
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlight lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner tread.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pads and discs are worn/deterorated.
    • NoteOuter sill covers are fitted obscuring view of body.
    • NoteStone chip at centre of front windscreen.

  14. Fail72,069 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    308169893274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approaching the manufacturers wear bands.
    • NoteStone chip on the nearside front windscreen.

  15. Pass72,069 miles (+5,503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    865089993225
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approaching the manufacturers wear bands.
    • NoteStone chip on the nearside front windscreen.

  16. Pass66,566 miles (+6,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    507061502341
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass60,388 miles (+5,944)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    239022901305
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise check of rear brake pads
    • NoteRear indicators becoming pale
    • NoteScrew in outer tread of nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass54,444 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    792709480257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    124700529349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,653 miles (+9,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    102146519302
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass39,646 miles (+14,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    392152258302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    303230447350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AYY

Does LM54 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AYY is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AYY?
The MOT on LM54 AYY is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AYY done?
LM54 AYY was recorded at 116,693 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,079 miles a year.
Has LM54 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AYY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AYY 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 AYY find?
LM54 AYY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; brake fluid reservoir cap deteriorated., and 2 more.

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