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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LD53 RVZMOT history

LD53 RVZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
144,619 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RVZ
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 RVZ was last recorded at 144,619 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,926 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,693 miles
Average per year
6,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,619 miles
  • 2025 – 139,926 miles
  • 2024 – 134,488 miles
  • 2023 – 129,025 miles
  • 2022 – 124,141 miles
  • 2021 – 118,109 miles
  • 2020 – 113,745 miles
  • 2019 – 108,355 miles
  • 2018 – 102,698 miles
  • 2017 – 94,433 miles
  • 2016 – 88,125 miles
  • 2015 – 80,257 miles
  • 2014 – 71,208 miles
  • 2013 – 65,365 miles
  • 2012 – 59,526 miles
  • 2011 – 54,872 miles
  • 2010 – 35,707 miles
  • 2008 – 28,452 miles
  • 2007 – 19,068 miles
  • 2006 – 12,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,619 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,619 miles (+4,693)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    801261366009
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,926 miles (+5,438)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,926 miles
    Test number
    745655626750
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,488 miles (+5,463)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,488 miles
    Test number
    930192687610
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,025 miles
    Test number
    670241877082
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,025 miles (+4,884)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,025 miles
    Test number
    236265981309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,141 miles (+6,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    828157580060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,109 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    914394227184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    166235266959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,745 miles (+5,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    120899165258
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass108,355 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    575315478726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,698 miles
    Test number
    251719536869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,694 miles (+8,261)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    407983707034
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    517272965743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail94,430 miles (+6,305)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    450494326782
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,125 miles (+7,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    699903038759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  16. Pass80,257 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    386464655197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,208 miles (+5,843)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,208 miles
    Test number
    179857254189
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut but not showing cordes
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on in dash

  18. Pass65,365 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    938647853128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,526 miles (+4,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    325439552123
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    128697851177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail54,872 miles (+19,165)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    176197851117
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass35,707 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    131975520023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,701 miles (+7,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    623762120090
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass28,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    370195328349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail28,452 miles (+9,384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    810245628310
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass19,068 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    444711117318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,605 miles
    Test number
    924523336375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 RVZ

Does LD53 RVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RVZ expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RVZ?
The MOT on LD53 RVZ expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RVZ done?
LD53 RVZ was recorded at 144,619 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,720 miles a year.
Has LD53 RVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RVZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 RVZ 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 RVZ find?
LD53 RVZ failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 10 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front position lamp not working; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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