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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LA51 XALMOT history

LA51 XAL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
115,623 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XAL was last recorded at 115,623 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,176 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,623 miles
  • 2023 – 115,176 miles
  • 2022 – 114,581 miles
  • 2021 – 113,983 miles
  • 2020 – 113,515 miles
  • 2019 – 113,147 miles
  • 2018 – 110,864 miles
  • 2017 – 108,675 miles
  • 2016 – 105,521 miles
  • 2015 – 102,676 miles
  • 2014 – 99,903 miles
  • 2013 – 95,873 miles
  • 2012 – 91,887 miles
  • 2011 – 81,863 miles
  • 2010 – 72,983 miles
  • 2009 – 65,811 miles
  • 2008 – 55,130 miles
  • 2007 – 45,545 miles
  • 2006 – 41,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,623 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,623 miles (+447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,623 miles
    Test number
    879737550568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass115,176 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    854436367613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    937712545009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail114,581 miles (+598)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    973292013369
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass113,983 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    990283116467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass113,515 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    667849235844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass113,147 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    120008423510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail113,147 miles (+2,283)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    563228444073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,864 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    265315064044
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail110,863 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    574077295529
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to cords inner and outer shoulder edge
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass108,675 miles (+3,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,675 miles
    Test number
    658869303718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,521 miles (+2,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    575969861864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass102,676 miles (+2,773)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    298048475016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass99,903 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    817845284072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,900 miles (+4,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    929744384060
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass95,873 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,873 miles
    Test number
    647977683098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,887 miles (+10,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    127418182060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,863 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    465960081078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,983 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    111510790092
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass72,983 miles (+7,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    144250990442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass65,811 miles (+10,681)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    170279829058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated

  22. Pass55,130 miles (+9,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    800323748018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass45,545 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    281069717076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,491 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    660298607079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    760757926074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XAL

Does LA51 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 XAL expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XAL?
The MOT on LA51 XAL expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 XAL done?
LA51 XAL was recorded at 115,623 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has LA51 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XAL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 XAL 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 LA51 XAL find?
LA51 XAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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