
Saab 9-3
Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc
LD03 ZXJMOT history
LD03 ZXJ is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 117,108 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 ZXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 ZXJ was last recorded at 117,108 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,063 miles · 28 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 5,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 117,108 miles
- 2023 – 109,297 miles
- 2022 – 103,435 miles
- 2020 – 103,110 miles
- 2019 – 101,939 miles
- 2018 – 100,342 miles
- 2017 – 99,122 miles
- 2016 – 94,876 miles
- 2015 – 92,072 miles
- 2014 – 84,141 miles
- 2013 – 76,324 miles
- 2012 – 71,470 miles
- 2011 – 59,912 miles
- 2010 – 43,507 miles
- 2009 – 31,905 miles
- 2008 – 30,129 miles
- 2007 – 21,981 miles
- 2006 – 15,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,108 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,108 miles
- Test number
- 991770339509
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail117,063 miles (+7,766)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,063 miles
- Test number
- 157881864691
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure mid mount broke (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass109,297 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,297 miles
- Test number
- 900445096416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail109,273 miles (+13)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,273 miles
- Test number
- 915585644735
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NEW BAR BUT NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,260 miles (+5,825)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,260 miles
- Test number
- 626258434255
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass103,435 miles (+325)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,435 miles
- Test number
- 502940028822
- AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,110 miles (+1,171)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,110 miles
- Test number
- 345842652360
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,939 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,939 miles
- Test number
- 227795803713
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 100,342 miles
- Test number
- 219272127230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,342 miles (+1,220)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,342 miles
- Test number
- 691555778683
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass99,122 miles (+4,246)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,122 miles
- Test number
- 807473687743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 94,876 miles
- Test number
- 642188348806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,859 miles (+2,787)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,859 miles
- Test number
- 951820692569
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass92,072 miles (+7,931)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,072 miles
- Test number
- 108055805187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,141 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,141 miles
- Test number
- 959985204104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,141 miles (+7,817)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,141 miles
- Test number
- 179285104124
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,324 miles
- Test number
- 285696613158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,324 miles (+4,854)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,324 miles
- Test number
- 839318503143
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,470 miles (+11,558)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,470 miles
- Test number
- 108448582486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,912 miles (+16,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,912 miles
- Test number
- 607125801185
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,507 miles (+11,602)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,507 miles
- Test number
- 162099890022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,905 miles (+1,776)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 31,905 miles
- Test number
- 301212819148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,129 miles (+8,148)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,129 miles
- Test number
- 684522708369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,981 miles (+6,845)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 21,981 miles
- Test number
- 374493857484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 15,136 miles
- Test number
- 551641126209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 ZXJ
- Does LD03 ZXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 ZXJ expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 ZXJ?
- The MOT on LD03 ZXJ expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 ZXJ done?
- LD03 ZXJ was recorded at 117,108 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
- Has LD03 ZXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 ZXJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD03 ZXJ 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 ZXJ find?
- LD03 ZXJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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