
Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc
LD53 RVTMOT history
LD53 RVT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 130,772 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 RVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 RVT was last recorded at 130,772 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,634 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 138 miles
- Average per year
- 5,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 130,772 miles
- 2023 – 121,956 miles
- 2022 – 113,640 miles
- 2021 – 104,257 miles
- 2020 – 98,669 miles
- 2019 – 98,322 miles
- 2018 – 95,907 miles
- 2017 – 87,088 miles
- 2016 – 76,874 miles
- 2015 – 68,350 miles
- 2014 – 59,841 miles
- 2013 – 59,707 miles
- 2012 – 58,385 miles
- 2011 – 55,195 miles
- 2010 – 51,840 miles
- 2009 – 50,285 miles
- 2008 – 46,261 miles
- 2007 – 40,354 miles
- 2006 – 28,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Exhaust mounting defective broken off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,772 miles (+138)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 130,772 miles
- Test number
- 858985486906
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,634 miles (+8,678)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,634 miles
- Test number
- 351077224391
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,956 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 121,956 miles
- Test number
- 800557386516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Fail121,951 miles (+8,311)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,951 miles
- Test number
- 649031112368
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass113,640 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 113,640 miles
- Test number
- 138382457238
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexie deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail113,639 miles (+9,382)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,639 miles
- Test number
- 264150457549
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexie deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass104,257 miles (+5,588)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 104,257 miles
- Test number
- 157068263185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,669 miles
- Test number
- 889422068364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,669 miles (+347)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,669 miles
- Test number
- 216565390977
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,322 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,322 miles
- Test number
- 270534523603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,907 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 95,907 miles
- Test number
- 352504478396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront pipe flexi snapped
Fail95,907 miles (+488)1 major3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,907 miles
- Test number
- 213810819962
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront pipe flexi snapped
Fail95,419 miles (+8,331)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,419 miles
- Test number
- 458933946483
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding suspect relates to handbrake operation (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see some brakes clearly (3.5.1g)
Pass87,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 87,088 miles
- Test number
- 513453904891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,088 miles (+10,214)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,088 miles
- Test number
- 563439429575
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- 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)
Pass76,874 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,874 miles
- Test number
- 594792802776
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,350 miles (+8,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 68,350 miles
- Test number
- 986595715117
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,841 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,841 miles
- Test number
- 839148914140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,707 miles (+1,322)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,707 miles
- Test number
- 585818763108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,385 miles (+3,190)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,385 miles
- Test number
- 857337382109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,195 miles (+3,355)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,195 miles
- Test number
- 736236491148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,840 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 51,840 miles
- Test number
- 442782050167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,285 miles (+4,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 50,285 miles
- Test number
- 884996159195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,261 miles (+5,907)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,261 miles
- Test number
- 611706158111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,354 miles (+11,514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 40,354 miles
- Test number
- 202049657108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 28,840 miles
- Test number
- 290840176294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 RVT
- Does LD53 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 RVT expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 RVT?
- The MOT on LD53 RVT expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 RVT done?
- LD53 RVT was recorded at 130,772 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
- Has LD53 RVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 RVT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 RVT 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 LD53 RVT find?
- LD53 RVT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.
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