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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LX04 RJVMOT history

LX04 RJV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
118,114 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 RJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 RJV was last recorded at 118,114 miles on 31 May 2024, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,073 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
5,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,114 miles
  • 2023 – 118,073 miles
  • 2022 – 115,429 miles
  • 2021 – 112,888 miles
  • 2020 – 110,497 miles
  • 2019 – 108,199 miles
  • 2018 – 105,675 miles
  • 2017 – 105,170 miles
  • 2016 – 86,506 miles
  • 2015 – 71,646 miles
  • 2014 – 53,418 miles
  • 2012 – 42,307 miles
  • 2011 – 39,176 miles
  • 2010 – 35,130 miles
  • 2009 – 30,638 miles
  • 2008 – 26,085 miles
  • 2007 – 19,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,114 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear jacking point missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in unit..water inside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,114 miles (+41)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    726842738221
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail118,073 miles (+2,644)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    416476273813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  3. Pass115,429 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,429 miles
    Test number
    906836661568
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in unit..water inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  4. Fail115,428 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    160989563124
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction multiple misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in unit..water inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  5. Pass112,888 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,888 miles
    Test number
    989663884586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,885 miles (+2,388)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,885 miles
    Test number
    661282277081
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    844651778086
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,497 miles (+2,298)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    327032116335
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    721051526003
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,199 miles (+2,524)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    820268758804
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,675 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,675 miles
    Test number
    540067234485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass105,170 miles (+18,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    419357024065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  13. Pass86,506 miles (+14,860)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    188111346401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    515067696502
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link boot spliting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine oil leak

  15. Fail71,646 miles (+18,228)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    390838758696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light inop (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link boot spliting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine oil leak

  16. Pass53,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    219853064316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail53,418 miles (+7,336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    115573064352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass46,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,082 miles
    Test number
    385207014053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail46,082 miles (+3,775)2 dangerous4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,082 miles
    Test number
    868126414077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass42,307 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,307 miles
    Test number
    737658232319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,176 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    695125221388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,130 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    870682210303
    • 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)

  23. Pass30,638 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,638 miles
    Test number
    381767489412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,085 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    544268788280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,801 miles
    Test number
    193887447234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 RJV

Does LX04 RJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 RJV expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 RJV?
The MOT on LX04 RJV expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 RJV done?
LX04 RJV was recorded at 118,114 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 5,873 miles a year.
Has LX04 RJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 RJV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX04 RJV 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 LX04 RJV find?
LX04 RJV passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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