SAAB 9-3 LB54MTE has 26 MOTs

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This 2004 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 260,962 miles 3 months ago on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11:25.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 31st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

LB54MTE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JANUARY 2027260,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2026260,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Lower Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Bottom Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Down On Inner Edge But Not Showing Cords (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Lower Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202531ST JANUARY 2026241,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202431ST JANUARY 2025230,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202331ST JANUARY 2024221,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202231ST JANUARY 2023214,729 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2022214,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022209,046 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 2021203,322 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020192,951 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2019192,930 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201829TH JANUARY 2019183,580 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201729TH JANUARY 2018175,428 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201629TH JANUARY 2017168,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201529TH JANUARY 2016162,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2015162,969 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201429TH JANUARY 2015156,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201329TH JANUARY 2014145,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201229TH JANUARY 2013132,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2012132,526 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201129TH JANUARY 2012123,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2011123,046 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201029TH JANUARY 2011112,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED20TH JANUARY 200919TH JANUARY 2010104,430 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 200722ND DECEMBER 200897,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 200797,364 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LB54MTE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

LB54MTE MOT Comments

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LB54MTE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 260,962 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,862 miles

LB54MTE FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration LB54MTE was manufactured on Wednesday 22nd December 2004 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 260,962 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 11,862 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LB54MTE has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 43 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does LB54MTE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 LB54MTE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LB54MTE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 LB54MTE does have Tax. Read more

When does LB54MTE Tax expire?

The current Tax for LB54MTE will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LB54MTE MOT expire?

The current MOT for LB54MTE will expire in 9 months on Sunday 31st January 2027. Read more

When did LB54MTE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LB54MTE was on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LB54MTE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LB54MTE we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LB54MTE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LB54MTE we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LB54MTE?

LB54MTE is registered as a 2004 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has LB54MTE done?

The odometer reading for LB54MTE at the last MOT in January 2026 was 260,962 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,862 miles per year. Read more

How old is LB54MTE?

The vehicle LB54MTE was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 22nd December 2004. Read more

What colour is LB54MTE?

The official colour of LB54MTE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does LB54MTE have?

LB54MTE has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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