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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LA51 XBMMOT history

LA51 XBM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,637 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XBM was last recorded at 44,637 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,335 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,302 miles
Average per year
1,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,637 miles
  • 2025 – 38,335 miles
  • 2024 – 34,356 miles
  • 2023 – 31,386 miles
  • 2022 – 28,204 miles
  • 2021 – 23,455 miles
  • 2020 – 20,885 miles
  • 2019 – 18,677 miles
  • 2018 – 17,575 miles
  • 2017 – 17,038 miles
  • 2016 – 16,457 miles
  • 2015 – 15,514 miles
  • 2013 – 14,002 miles
  • 2012 – 12,663 miles
  • 2011 – 11,963 miles
  • 2010 – 11,538 miles
  • 2009 – 11,038 miles
  • 2008 – 9,231 miles
  • 2007 – 7,931 miles
  • 2006 – 6,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    849566102805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,637 miles (+6,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    721959496273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass38,335 miles (+3,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    842523710657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass34,356 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    968336176854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,386 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    533663162328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,204 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    478478951858
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail28,204 miles (+4,749)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    809917895709
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,455 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    924907849460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass20,885 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,885 miles
    Test number
    680318658654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,677 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    448035086174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,575 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,575 miles
    Test number
    235724113334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,038 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,038 miles
    Test number
    334397911424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,457 miles
    Test number
    385599774274
    • AdvisorySmall cracks appearing in offside front tyre

  14. Fail16,457 miles (+943)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,457 miles
    Test number
    266841281987
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySmall cracks appearing in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryStrong advisory : heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

  15. Pass15,514 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,514 miles
    Test number
    169448225418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,002 miles
    Test number
    865252353326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,002 miles (+1,339)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,002 miles
    Test number
    267302253347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass12,663 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,663 miles
    Test number
    838507642386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,963 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,963 miles
    Test number
    337928541358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,538 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,538 miles
    Test number
    230931040396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,038 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    430563369412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,067 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,067 miles
    Test number
    674381029082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,231 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,231 miles
    Test number
    624170138020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,931 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,931 miles
    Test number
    694373527006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    6,914 miles
    Test number
    714181636076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XBM

Does LA51 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XBM is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XBM?
The MOT on LA51 XBM is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XBM done?
LA51 XBM was recorded at 44,637 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,887 miles a year.
Has LA51 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XBM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 XBM 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 XBM find?
LA51 XBM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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