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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LM54 VJXMOT history

LM54 VJX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

LM54 VJX 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 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
124,290 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VJX was last recorded at 124,290 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,279 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,290 miles
  • 2023 – 121,874 miles
  • 2022 – 120,456 miles
  • 2021 – 118,575 miles
  • 2020 – 111,716 miles
  • 2019 – 99,943 miles
  • 2018 – 85,502 miles
  • 2017 – 81,206 miles
  • 2016 – 78,856 miles
  • 2015 – 76,010 miles
  • 2014 – 72,575 miles
  • 2013 – 68,765 miles
  • 2012 – 65,230 miles
  • 2011 – 61,393 miles
  • 2010 – 58,470 miles
  • 2009 – 53,016 miles
  • 2008 – 40,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,290 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVICE! (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,290 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    963634619531
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVICE! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded.

  2. Fail124,279 miles (+2,405)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,279 miles
    Test number
    331147844728
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVICE! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded.

  3. Pass121,874 miles (+1,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,874 miles
    Test number
    331527812185
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,456 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,456 miles
    Test number
    855441534957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,436 miles (+1,861)3 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,436 miles
    Test number
    982610769266
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,575 miles (+6,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    785537561081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    658027346289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,716 miles (+11,773)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    147733900800
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    652349075292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,943 miles (+14,441)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    648902324390
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,502 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    654325154171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,332 miles (+4,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,332 miles
    Test number
    964892075123
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass81,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    170520586464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail81,206 miles (+2,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    320835497647
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    335930192887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,856 miles (+2,846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    275341420837
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass76,010 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    195233135006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail76,004 miles (+3,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    909630435063
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass72,575 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    366419224025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,765 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    399456533090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,230 miles (+3,837)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    849458122032
    • NoteFront & rear pads very low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm & worn both edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 3mm & worn both edges

  22. Pass61,393 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    947641731077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    441040730098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,467 miles (+5,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    114920130494
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass53,016 miles (+12,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    174521159063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    934974548054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VJX

Does LM54 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 VJX expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VJX?
The MOT on LM54 VJX expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 VJX done?
LM54 VJX was recorded at 124,290 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 5,185 miles a year.
Has LM54 VJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VJX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 VJX 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 VJX find?
LM54 VJX passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust corroded.; front coil spring corroded both; front oil leak, but not excessive strong advice!, and 3 more.

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