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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LA51 XBTMOT history

LA51 XBT is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,255 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XBT was last recorded at 83,255 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 10,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,820 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,435 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,255 miles
  • 2024 – 72,820 miles
  • 2023 – 66,623 miles
  • 2022 – 66,247 miles
  • 2021 – 66,115 miles
  • 2020 – 66,043 miles
  • 2019 – 65,765 miles
  • 2018 – 65,372 miles
  • 2017 – 64,567 miles
  • 2016 – 63,442 miles
  • 2015 – 60,952 miles
  • 2014 – 58,194 miles
  • 2013 – 55,358 miles
  • 2012 – 50,917 miles
  • 2011 – 47,382 miles
  • 2010 – 43,670 miles
  • 2009 – 38,602 miles
  • 2008 – 34,155 miles
  • 2007 – 30,607 miles
  • 2006 – 24,561 miles
  • 2005 – 18,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,255 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear silencer deterioating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,255 miles (+10,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    556628126429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass72,820 miles (+6,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    159882409075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass66,623 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    504045005212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,247 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    106399543334
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail66,247 miles (+132)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    694766987499
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass66,115 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    426817162696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,043 miles (+278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    920006696855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroding
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deterioating

  8. Pass65,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    110767901293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Fail65,765 miles (+393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    799829191432
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  10. Pass65,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    633700215436
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rusting 2 places
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deterioating

  11. Fail65,372 miles (+805)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    355429824305
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rusting 2 places
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deterioating

  12. Pass64,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    527402358349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail64,567 miles (+1,125)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    262934022633
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass63,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,442 miles
    Test number
    933691331372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,442 miles (+2,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,442 miles
    Test number
    103693364533
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass60,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    329959556870
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail60,951 miles (+2,757)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    398946389788
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass58,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    307415344357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,194 miles (+2,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    256705044322
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass55,358 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    576393153396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    425325432408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,917 miles (+3,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    278815732395
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,382 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    155478721301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,670 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    590413140393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,602 miles (+4,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    350645449376
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass34,155 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,155 miles
    Test number
    130804658331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,607 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    414517247333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,561 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    541304656365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,327 miles
    Test number
    812836596000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XBT

Does LA51 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XBT is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XBT?
The MOT on LA51 XBT is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XBT done?
LA51 XBT was recorded at 83,255 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has LA51 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XBT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 XBT 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 XBT find?
LA51 XBT passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive from gear box; rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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