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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LD53 RWXMOT history

LD53 RWX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,572 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RWX
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 valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RWX was last recorded at 119,572 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,191 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
4,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,572 miles
  • 2025 – 119,191 miles
  • 2024 – 118,715 miles
  • 2023 – 118,010 miles
  • 2022 – 117,538 miles
  • 2021 – 117,102 miles
  • 2020 – 116,251 miles
  • 2019 – 113,863 miles
  • 2018 – 111,482 miles
  • 2017 – 106,685 miles
  • 2016 – 102,071 miles
  • 2015 – 97,071 miles
  • 2014 – 91,695 miles
  • 2013 – 85,233 miles
  • 2012 – 76,362 miles
  • 2011 – 67,793 miles
  • 2010 – 56,591 miles
  • 2009 – 45,619 miles
  • 2008 – 36,027 miles
  • 2007 – 29,611 miles
  • 2006 – 22,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,572 miles (+381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,572 miles
    Test number
    132081839056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,191 miles (+476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    487743402340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass118,715 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,715 miles
    Test number
    393866684115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm

  4. Fail118,714 miles (+704)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    993534177055
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Rear mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm

  5. Pass118,010 miles (+472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,010 miles
    Test number
    462209980125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,538 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    589726870479
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,530 miles (+428)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    853993466362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,102 miles (+851)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,102 miles
    Test number
    362048385568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted

  9. Pass116,251 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,251 miles
    Test number
    353145745663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp outputs poor

  10. Pass113,863 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    616644723904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,482 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    138502737220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,685 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    502361322602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights in poor condition

  13. Pass102,071 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    171819898183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,071 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    489878581217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,695 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    489982774282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,233 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    318186453241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,362 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    809080252217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    277196751285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,793 miles (+11,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    707806751281
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass56,591 miles (+10,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,591 miles
    Test number
    444000570275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,619 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    564275969269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,027 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    771791778255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,611 miles (+7,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,611 miles
    Test number
    312974877215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass22,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    250699666252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 RWX

Does LD53 RWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 RWX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RWX?
The MOT on LD53 RWX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 RWX done?
LD53 RWX was recorded at 119,572 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,894 miles a year.
Has LD53 RWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RWX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 RWX 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 RWX find?
LD53 RWX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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