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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LM54 VJGMOT history

LM54 VJG is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LM54 VJG grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,333 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VJG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VJG was last recorded at 85,333 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,653 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,680 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,333 miles
  • 2024 – 79,653 miles
  • 2023 – 74,413 miles
  • 2022 – 72,000 miles
  • 2021 – 69,017 miles
  • 2020 – 66,377 miles
  • 2019 – 63,588 miles
  • 2018 – 60,377 miles
  • 2017 – 53,636 miles
  • 2016 – 43,896 miles
  • 2015 – 31,916 miles
  • 2014 – 28,599 miles
  • 2013 – 24,505 miles
  • 2012 – 20,431 miles
  • 2011 – 16,109 miles
  • 2010 – 12,478 miles
  • 2009 – 9,641 miles
  • 2008 – 7,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,333 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,333 miles (+5,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    144940686266
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    659392847681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,652 miles (+5,239)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    386031988356
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,413 miles (+2,413)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    946099745308
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,000 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    689759878887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,017 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    722223375124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,377 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    766169058033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    643331884103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail63,588 miles (+3,211)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    229507685705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,377 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    792028828608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,375 miles (+6,739)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    886534728331
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,636 miles (+9,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    751132750263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass43,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    375964350918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail43,895 miles (+7,152)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    948018146414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass36,743 miles (+4,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    815480136060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to limit (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass31,916 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    617016235067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,599 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    226489034084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,599 miles (+4,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    346319634078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,505 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,505 miles
    Test number
    188013933453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass20,431 miles (+4,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    857335132098
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer wall,recommend replacement

  21. Fail16,109 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,109 miles
    Test number
    545512121080
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass16,109 miles (+3,631)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    16,109 miles
    Test number
    885592421091
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass12,478 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,478 miles
    Test number
    611459310099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,641 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,641 miles
    Test number
    701310439084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    7,419 miles
    Test number
    862833638087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VJG

Does LM54 VJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VJG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VJG?
The MOT on LM54 VJG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 VJG done?
LM54 VJG was recorded at 85,333 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has LM54 VJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VJG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 VJG 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 VJG find?
LM54 VJG passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm, and 1 more.

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