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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LR54 SZPMOT history

LR54 SZP is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
120,279 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 SZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 SZP was last recorded at 120,279 miles on 4 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,278 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,279 miles
  • 2022 – 112,799 miles
  • 2021 – 105,469 miles
  • 2019 – 99,441 miles
  • 2018 – 92,093 miles
  • 2017 – 86,737 miles
  • 2016 – 78,953 miles
  • 2015 – 72,975 miles
  • 2014 – 63,303 miles
  • 2013 – 59,920 miles
  • 2012 – 57,242 miles
  • 2011 – 49,446 miles
  • 2010 – 42,423 miles
  • 2009 – 28,573 miles
  • 2007 – 24,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,279 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    182159333904
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail120,278 miles (+7,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    630084114955
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    330568838804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail112,799 miles (+7,330)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    541523414441
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,469 miles
    Test number
    430798553066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail105,469 miles (+6,028)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,469 miles
    Test number
    305020264125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,441 miles
    Test number
    479595865985
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail99,440 miles (+7,347)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    200684228488
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass92,093 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    873111357626
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail92,093 miles (+5,356)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    230807695648
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,737 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    846181541312
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
  12. Fail86,737 miles (+7,784)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    505468389507
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
  13. Pass78,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    125896108161
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink top rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink top rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail78,953 miles (+5,978)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    235129581509
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink top rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink top rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass72,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    261377806794
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail72,975 miles (+9,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    125937156054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass63,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    877802964272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,303 miles (+3,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    328321064445
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  19. Fail59,920 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    119644533253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass59,920 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    797634133298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass57,242 miles (+7,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    699243562206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass49,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    768970761078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail49,446 miles (+7,023)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    419205051089
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass42,423 miles (+13,850)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    242482060084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    393387419087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail28,573 miles (+4,241)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    914367719078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass24,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    784834177247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 SZP

Does LR54 SZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 SZP expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 SZP?
The MOT on LR54 SZP expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 SZP done?
LR54 SZP was recorded at 120,279 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has LR54 SZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 SZP has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 SZP 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 SZP find?
LR54 SZP passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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