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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc

LB52 YZVMOT history

LB52 YZV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,934 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 YZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 YZV was last recorded at 67,934 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,395 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,539 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,934 miles
  • 2025 – 64,395 miles
  • 2024 – 61,757 miles
  • 2023 – 60,062 miles
  • 2022 – 59,695 miles
  • 2021 – 59,269 miles
  • 2020 – 59,078 miles
  • 2019 – 57,126 miles
  • 2018 – 55,544 miles
  • 2017 – 53,678 miles
  • 2016 – 51,394 miles
  • 2015 – 48,610 miles
  • 2014 – 45,453 miles
  • 2013 – 42,186 miles
  • 2012 – 39,354 miles
  • 2011 – 35,509 miles
  • 2010 – 32,322 miles
  • 2009 – 28,846 miles
  • 2008 – 25,315 miles
  • 2007 – 20,301 miles
  • 2006 – 14,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    846520332328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail67,934 miles (+3,539)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    242026926863
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass64,395 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    699691221692
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass61,757 miles (+1,695)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    605698953203
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyre valve stems perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  5. Pass60,062 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    695259937746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,695 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    673987563369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,269 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    126186262677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail59,269 miles (+191)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    257077086529
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass59,078 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    256313423359
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass57,126 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    926474916842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    191365572014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail55,539 miles (+1,861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    406006315786
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,678 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    778176342386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass51,394 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    219549682392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,610 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    179412915014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,453 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    885860224016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,186 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    127094823462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,354 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    495803232088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,509 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    136115631478
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,322 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    253145030034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,846 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    122466739046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,315 miles (+5,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    203578728075
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

  23. Pass20,301 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,301 miles
    Test number
    182724027063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,845 miles
    Test number
    764503426009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 YZV

Does LB52 YZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 YZV is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 YZV?
The MOT on LB52 YZV is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 YZV done?
LB52 YZV was recorded at 67,934 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has LB52 YZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 YZV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 YZV 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 LB52 YZV find?
LB52 YZV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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