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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,800 cc

LR54 SYVMOT history

LR54 SYV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2022
Mileage
166,844 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 SYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 SYV was last recorded at 166,844 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 12,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,616 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,228 miles
Average per year
8,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,844 miles
  • 2021 – 154,616 miles
  • 2020 – 150,735 miles
  • 2019 – 146,685 miles
  • 2018 – 143,649 miles
  • 2017 – 139,087 miles
  • 2016 – 136,139 miles
  • 2015 – 132,346 miles
  • 2014 – 127,950 miles
  • 2013 – 124,250 miles
  • 2012 – 120,091 miles
  • 2011 – 115,143 miles
  • 2010 – 110,001 miles
  • 2009 – 88,511 miles
  • 2008 – 65,290 miles
  • 2007 – 46,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,844 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake calipers, piston dust covers badly deteriorated

What MOT failures 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,844 miles (+12,228)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,844 miles
    Test number
    764578112771
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake calipers, piston dust covers badly deteriorated

  2. Pass154,616 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,616 miles
    Test number
    583942406832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail154,607 miles (+3,872)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,607 miles
    Test number
    122892075440
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass150,735 miles (+4,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,735 miles
    Test number
    917497727425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass146,685 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,685 miles
    Test number
    966508097040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail146,629 miles (+2,980)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,629 miles
    Test number
    367331265286
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass143,649 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,649 miles
    Test number
    528222237092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,642 miles (+4,555)3 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    494799109156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass139,087 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    352178719151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable bracket weak & corroded but cable still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken but cable still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Fail139,074 miles (+2,935)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,074 miles
    Test number
    774964162437
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable bracket weak & corroded but cable still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken but cable still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass136,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,139 miles
    Test number
    633956972312
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to lower engine bay obscuring inspection of testable items

  12. Fail136,139 miles (+3,793)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,139 miles
    Test number
    479548537095
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure Pad lining broken off (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to lower engine bay obscuring inspection of testable items

  13. Pass132,346 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    810263937256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper shocker mountings deteriorated

  14. Pass127,950 miles (+3,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    559078744294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass124,250 miles (+4,159)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    497470373284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront exhaust deteriorated at flexi section

  16. Pass120,091 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    107457572222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,086 miles (+4,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    978266072265
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass115,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    958573571248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,143 miles (+5,142)1 dangerous2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    508703171224
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.
    • NoteONE EXHAUST TAILBOX MOUNTING NOT FITTING VERY WELL.
    • NotePIECE OF METAL IN R/H/R TYRE TREAD.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.
    • NoteSOME MARKS AT BODY.

  20. Pass110,001 miles (+21,490)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,001 miles
    Test number
    810817070268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,511 miles (+23,221)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    290015459263
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering axial joints

  22. Pass65,290 miles (+18,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,290 miles
    Test number
    540297058260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    372884857491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 SYV

Does LR54 SYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 SYV expired on 3 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 SYV?
The MOT on LR54 SYV expired on 3 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 SYV done?
LR54 SYV was recorded at 166,844 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 8,005 miles a year.
Has LR54 SYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 SYV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 SYV 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 LR54 SYV find?
LR54 SYV failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions not tested, and 14 more.

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