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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,800 cc

LM54 VJKMOT history

LM54 VJK is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

LM54 VJK grey 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 Aug 2025
Mileage
60,450 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VJK was last recorded at 60,450 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,004 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,450 miles
  • 2023 – 59,004 miles
  • 2022 – 58,002 miles
  • 2021 – 56,537 miles
  • 2020 – 55,931 miles
  • 2019 – 54,027 miles
  • 2018 – 51,950 miles
  • 2017 – 49,837 miles
  • 2016 – 47,916 miles
  • 2015 – 45,745 miles
  • 2014 – 43,287 miles
  • 2013 – 37,646 miles
  • 2012 – 33,231 miles
  • 2011 – 26,093 miles
  • 2010 – 20,137 miles
  • 2009 – 16,228 miles
  • 2008 – 11,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,450 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,450 miles (+1,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    828226019879
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass59,004 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    293583887094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass58,002 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    159561374759
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass56,537 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    522492735117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,931 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    503246741064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,027 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    883676516518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    627885114558
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated but leaking engine gasses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail51,950 miles (+2,113)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    284669571374
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated but leaking engine gasses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    850398269413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail49,837 miles (+1,921)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    548552399927
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass47,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    694068393237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail47,916 miles (+2,171)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    746279242375
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass45,745 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    153515258203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,287 miles (+5,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    556602734264
    • NoteSide sills covered

  15. Pass37,646 miles (+4,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    287506303288
    • NoteSide sills covered

  16. Pass33,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    246110702249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,231 miles (+7,138)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    677570902250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass26,093 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    115874471132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,137 miles (+3,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,137 miles
    Test number
    164444570135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,228 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,228 miles
    Test number
    212550179475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass11,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,741 miles
    Test number
    240759328017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 VJK

Does LM54 VJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 VJK expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VJK?
The MOT on LM54 VJK expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 VJK done?
LM54 VJK was recorded at 60,450 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has LM54 VJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VJK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LM54 VJK 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 VJK find?
LM54 VJK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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