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2004 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LB04FLD
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 08 May 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,193 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2026 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,347 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,347 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,888 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,030 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- parking brake efficiency just within limits
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- parking brake efficiency just within limits
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,250 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021 10 Jun 202631 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,499 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202624 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ar rear joint (7.1.2)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,260 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ar rear joint (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,419 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018 10 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,654 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,675 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,466 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 10 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,258 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,339 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 10 Jun 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,254 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 10 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,529 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011 10 Jun 202615 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
23 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,827 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 10 Jun 202623 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,827 MI
10 Jun 202616 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,911 MI
10 Jun 202616 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,911 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,304 MI
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LB04FLD was registered on 2004-05-24
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