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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LM54 AZRMOT history

LM54 AZR is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

LM54 AZR grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
147,532 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AZR was last recorded at 147,532 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,532 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,532 miles
  • 2024 – 143,445 miles
  • 2023 – 137,172 miles
  • 2022 – 132,255 miles
  • 2021 – 127,478 miles
  • 2019 – 122,770 miles
  • 2018 – 116,322 miles
  • 2017 – 109,909 miles
  • 2016 – 100,795 miles
  • 2015 – 94,056 miles
  • 2014 – 85,244 miles
  • 2013 – 79,679 miles
  • 2012 – 72,305 miles
  • 2011 – 66,447 miles
  • 2010 – 58,115 miles
  • 2009 – 49,478 miles
  • 2008 – 40,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,532 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit and has nail in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/f tyre badly feathered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,532 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,532 miles
    Test number
    331712351145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,532 miles (+4,087)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,532 miles
    Test number
    254129424544
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,445 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,445 miles
    Test number
    627121716603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,439 miles (+6,267)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    432585274569
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass137,172 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,172 miles
    Test number
    102709184844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,255 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,255 miles
    Test number
    879670181885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,478 miles (+4,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,478 miles
    Test number
    718715677768
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass122,770 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    591184712530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,322 miles (+195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    554008088134
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly feathered
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Fail116,127 miles (+6,218)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    511090165518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly feathered
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Pass109,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    950449853953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail109,909 miles (+9,114)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    571313804066
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass100,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    135448268155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Fail100,795 miles (+6,739)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    164298225065
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Pass94,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    737592355194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,056 miles (+8,812)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    179939445171
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass85,244 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    875899914172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,679 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    248035633413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,305 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    397824142112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,447 miles (+8,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    257405941416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass58,115 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    750559130193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,478 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    670671619166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    204715618134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AZR

Does LM54 AZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AZR expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AZR?
The MOT on LM54 AZR expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AZR done?
LM54 AZR was recorded at 147,532 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has LM54 AZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AZR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 AZR 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 AZR find?
LM54 AZR passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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