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Saab 9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LD03 ZRXMOT history

LD03 ZRX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,120 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ZRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ZRX was last recorded at 149,120 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,120 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,120 miles
  • 2024 – 144,241 miles
  • 2023 – 141,890 miles
  • 2022 – 135,159 miles
  • 2019 – 108,228 miles
  • 2018 – 102,246 miles
  • 2017 – 92,792 miles
  • 2016 – 87,059 miles
  • 2015 – 81,931 miles
  • 2014 – 69,369 miles
  • 2013 – 63,960 miles
  • 2012 – 57,245 miles
  • 2011 – 51,364 miles
  • 2010 – 46,204 miles
  • 2009 – 37,799 miles
  • 2008 – 31,842 miles
  • 2007 – 26,894 miles
  • 2006 – 18,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,120 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,120 miles
    Test number
    668735013917
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail149,120 miles (+4,879)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,120 miles
    Test number
    718106388961
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass144,241 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,241 miles
    Test number
    959374637885
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,207 miles (+2,317)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    747856503722
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,890 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    326033192076
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil illuminated

  6. Fail141,890 miles (+6,731)2 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    845277724150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.74mm 215/55/16(97V (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.59mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil illuminated

  7. Pass135,159 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,159 miles
    Test number
    816665890421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,142 miles (+26,914)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,142 miles
    Test number
    987881048931
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,228 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,228 miles
    Test number
    174997355965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail108,115 miles (+5,869)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    685377043436
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    469602749922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust brackets corroded off, exhaust still supported

  12. Fail102,246 miles (+9,454)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    326516452886
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust brackets corroded off, exhaust still supported

  13. Pass92,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    706208819986
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  14. Fail92,792 miles (+5,733)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    605350387685
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  15. Pass87,059 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    825167485149
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel on footbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside front caliper creaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,051 miles (+5,120)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    774816130119
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect gearbox
    • AdvisoryBattery went dead during test
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel inside car

  17. Pass81,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,931 miles
    Test number
    158749405469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,931 miles (+12,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,931 miles
    Test number
    535399805081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    956446204095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,369 miles (+5,409)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    899826704016
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass63,960 miles (+6,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    146070013028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,245 miles (+5,881)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    355080222052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded/one snapped
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pads clearly

  23. Pass51,364 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    499101721053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,204 miles (+8,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    912345010038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  25. Pass37,799 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,799 miles
    Test number
    384777819075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,842 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    122924028073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,894 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    330083247181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,659 miles
    Test number
    612602736115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 ZRX

Does LD03 ZRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 ZRX is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ZRX?
The MOT on LD03 ZRX is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 ZRX done?
LD03 ZRX was recorded at 149,120 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has LD03 ZRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ZRX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 ZRX 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 LD03 ZRX find?
LD03 ZRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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