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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LM54 VFFMOT history

LM54 VFF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2022.

LM54 VFF black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
176,719 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VFF was last recorded at 176,719 miles on 17 Sept 2022, 7,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,563 miles · 18 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,156 miles
Average per year
6,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,719 miles
  • 2021 – 169,563 miles
  • 2020 – 165,422 miles
  • 2019 – 157,732 miles
  • 2018 – 153,208 miles
  • 2017 – 147,495 miles
  • 2016 – 140,669 miles
  • 2015 – 130,145 miles
  • 2014 – 122,139 miles
  • 2013 – 116,566 miles
  • 2012 – 114,581 miles
  • 2011 – 104,918 miles
  • 2010 – 88,035 miles
  • 2009 – 82,348 miles
  • 2008 – 78,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,719 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,719 miles
    Test number
    474027452610
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail176,719 miles (+7,156)1 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,719 miles
    Test number
    356349639930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass169,563 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,563 miles
    Test number
    606033161411
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail169,563 miles (+4,141)1 dangerous3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,563 miles
    Test number
    618603366256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass165,422 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,422 miles
    Test number
    340671335048
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail165,422 miles (+7,690)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,422 miles
    Test number
    401827926191
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass157,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,732 miles
    Test number
    636863278551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail157,732 miles (+4,524)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,732 miles
    Test number
    695072108598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass153,208 miles (+5,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    153,208 miles
    Test number
    467973566304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass147,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    743438081859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,495 miles (+6,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    408340007819
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass140,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    551778646896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,669 miles (+10,524)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    559189344385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass130,145 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,145 miles
    Test number
    839368375134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,140 miles (+8,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,140 miles
    Test number
    428167675112
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass122,139 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    727550504289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass116,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    876500283106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,566 miles (+1,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    976460183110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass114,581 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    906084282162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,918 miles (+16,883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,918 miles
    Test number
    106807151148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm

  21. Pass88,035 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    694255270170
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass86,330 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    644740850071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,348 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    254961859021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    132439938431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VFF

Does LM54 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 VFF expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VFF?
The MOT on LM54 VFF expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 VFF done?
LM54 VFF was recorded at 176,719 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2022, an average of 6,718 miles a year.
Has LM54 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VFF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 VFF 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 VFF find?
LM54 VFF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2022 with 5 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens is blurry; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens is blurry; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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