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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LD53 RXJMOT history

LD53 RXJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
133,224 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RXJ was last recorded at 133,224 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 3,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,025 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,199 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,224 miles
  • 2023 – 130,025 miles
  • 2022 – 127,836 miles
  • 2021 – 120,023 miles
  • 2020 – 114,161 miles
  • 2019 – 106,686 miles
  • 2018 – 99,163 miles
  • 2017 – 91,115 miles
  • 2016 – 82,606 miles
  • 2015 – 71,842 miles
  • 2014 – 53,661 miles
  • 2013 – 44,109 miles
  • 2012 – 41,200 miles
  • 2011 – 36,169 miles
  • 2010 – 30,730 miles
  • 2009 – 25,862 miles
  • 2008 – 19,539 miles
  • 2007 – 16,304 miles
  • 2006 – 12,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    281382715890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,224 miles (+3,199)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    489383269017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,025 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,025 miles
    Test number
    278958090233
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    817781212362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,836 miles (+7,813)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    829907041545
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,023 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    891725477619
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on (inner) edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTemporary bonnet release cable fitted (working at time of test)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail120,023 miles (+5,862)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    898751544441
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on (inner) edges
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTemporary bonnet release cable fitted (working at time of test)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass114,161 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,161 miles
    Test number
    245450874478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,686 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,686 miles
    Test number
    439363273592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    958987440897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail99,163 miles (+8,048)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    288137735132
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,115 miles (+8,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    526048468322
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has a broken mounting but does not seriously affect the security
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass82,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    344276243043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail82,606 miles (+10,764)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    258517832838
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    969266748344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,842 miles (+18,181)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    167006613505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass53,661 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,661 miles
    Test number
    436937864220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,109 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    727312083241
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass44,109 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    746282083282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,200 miles (+5,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    145419182269
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking

  21. Pass36,169 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    305484701303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,730 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    373374080461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,862 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    482132509307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,539 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    821575008390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,304 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    470089707396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,442 miles
    Test number
    151703406342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 RXJ

Does LD53 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RXJ expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RXJ?
The MOT on LD53 RXJ expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RXJ done?
LD53 RXJ was recorded at 133,224 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has LD53 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RXJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 RXJ 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 RXJ find?
LD53 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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