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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LS54 LFAMOT history

LS54 LFA is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
201,300 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 LFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 LFA was last recorded at 201,300 miles on 31 Dec 2024, 7,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,719 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,581 miles
Average per year
9,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,300 miles
  • 2022 – 193,719 miles
  • 2021 – 188,170 miles
  • 2020 – 184,072 miles
  • 2019 – 179,213 miles
  • 2018 – 175,006 miles
  • 2017 – 163,915 miles
  • 2016 – 151,859 miles
  • 2015 – 133,487 miles
  • 2014 – 115,313 miles
  • 2013 – 99,918 miles
  • 2012 – 89,007 miles
  • 2011 – 79,382 miles
  • 2010 – 68,260 miles
  • 2009 – 57,201 miles
  • 2008 – 46,542 miles
  • 2007 – 42,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,300 miles
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,300 miles (+7,581)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,300 miles
    Test number
    347255653011
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,719 miles (+5,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    193,719 miles
    Test number
    543897400141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,170 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    188,170 miles
    Test number
    449785096224
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear hub top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,170 miles (+4,098)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,170 miles
    Test number
    221093824153
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear hub top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    184,072 miles
    Test number
    779850427898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,071 miles (+4,858)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,071 miles
    Test number
    525707707701
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass179,213 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,213 miles
    Test number
    471403321618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,006 miles (+11,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,006 miles
    Test number
    692690878614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,915 miles (+12,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,915 miles
    Test number
    983541565958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,859 miles (+18,372)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,859 miles
    Test number
    781461358054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,487 miles (+18,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,487 miles
    Test number
    297963205182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,313 miles (+15,395)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,313 miles
    Test number
    315527904169
    • NoteCoolant radiator leaking
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge
    • NoteSlight binding from offside rear brake

  13. Pass99,918 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    359686583096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,007 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    699459582085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    816864501180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,382 miles (+11,122)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    886694401150
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,260 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    924756590005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    240458099029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,201 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    564188899079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,542 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,542 miles
    Test number
    632362818111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    470373437419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 LFA

Does LS54 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 LFA expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 LFA?
The MOT on LS54 LFA expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 LFA done?
LS54 LFA was recorded at 201,300 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2024, an average of 9,309 miles a year.
Has LS54 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 LFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 LFA 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 LS54 LFA find?
LS54 LFA failed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2024 with 10 major defects and 2 advisories: front bumper insecure; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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