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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

A12 LPAMOT history

A12 LPA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,076 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LPA was last recorded at 127,076 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,452 miles · 27 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,624 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,076 miles
  • 2024 – 124,452 miles
  • 2023 – 120,413 miles
  • 2021 – 118,298 miles
  • 2020 – 117,406 miles
  • 2019 – 116,967 miles
  • 2018 – 116,144 miles
  • 2017 – 115,136 miles
  • 2016 – 114,590 miles
  • 2015 – 113,400 miles
  • 2014 – 111,189 miles
  • 2013 – 104,589 miles
  • 2012 – 98,298 miles
  • 2011 – 92,369 miles
  • 2010 – 87,380 miles
  • 2009 – 80,355 miles
  • 2008 – 72,231 miles
  • 2007 – 67,396 miles
  • 2006 – 62,813 miles
  • 2005 – 55,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,076 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

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.

  • Offside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Slight oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fuel pipe clip corroded off....but not leaking at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,076 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,076 miles
    Test number
    479673031710
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  2. Pass124,452 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    560701323748
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  3. Pass120,413 miles (+2,115)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    109705347334
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded

  4. Pass118,298 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,298 miles
    Test number
    282144827792
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe clip corroded off....but not leaking at time of test

  5. Fail118,297 miles (+891)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    425537184371
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe clip corroded off....but not leaking at time of test

  6. Pass117,406 miles (+439)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    195309884780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,967 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    128614624695
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,144 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    428471299161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    320169728626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded under servo (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  10. Fail115,136 miles (+546)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    931130828728
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded under servo (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  11. Pass114,590 miles (+1,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    351632638634
    • AdvisoryCentre covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass113,400 miles (+2,211)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    715248605228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers slight splits.
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding

  13. Pass111,189 miles (+6,600)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    298410314215
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass104,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,589 miles
    Test number
    249541113242
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  15. Fail104,589 miles (+6,291)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,589 miles
    Test number
    325263503296
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  16. Pass98,298 miles (+5,929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,298 miles
    Test number
    138320132135
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot slight weaping
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass92,369 miles (+4,989)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    516062631158
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    251283410154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,380 miles (+7,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    582523710191
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass80,355 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,355 miles
    Test number
    782049969093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,231 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    882650748192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail72,179 miles (+4,783)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    643156938102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in off side front shocker ram

  23. Pass67,396 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    263738437429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,813 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    770008336185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    283127135413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,617 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    554147235189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about A12 LPA

Does A12 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LPA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LPA?
The MOT on A12 LPA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LPA done?
A12 LPA was recorded at 127,076 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has A12 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LPA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 LPA 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 A12 LPA find?
A12 LPA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak on engine.

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