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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass130,772 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. Pass87,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    513453904891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass59,841 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    839148914140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,707 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    585818763108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,385 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    857337382109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,195 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    736236491148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,840 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    442782050167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass46,261 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    611706158111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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