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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LE03 NVPMOT history

LE03 NVP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
101,665 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 NVP
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
29 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 NVP was last recorded at 101,665 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,082 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
4,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,665 miles
  • 2024 – 101,082 miles
  • 2023 – 99,426 miles
  • 2018 – 96,298 miles
  • 2017 – 95,945 miles
  • 2016 – 91,018 miles
  • 2015 – 82,713 miles
  • 2014 – 72,404 miles
  • 2013 – 62,997 miles
  • 2012 – 53,631 miles
  • 2011 – 44,979 miles
  • 2010 – 36,658 miles
  • 2009 – 31,645 miles
  • 2008 – 24,882 miles
  • 2007 – 20,655 miles
  • 2006 – 15,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,665 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosionRecorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear damage to wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,665 miles (+583)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    834139511078
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  2. Pass101,082 miles (+1,656)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    379864436488
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  3. Pass99,426 miles (+3,128)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    834874007645
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  4. Pass96,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    670401140953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,298 miles (+353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    119300965369
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,945 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    523283562473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,018 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,018 miles
    Test number
    554884149822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,015 miles (+8,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    931952156416
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass82,713 miles (+10,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    715250436100
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seats o/s and n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

  10. Pass72,404 miles (+9,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    335518354247
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

  11. Pass62,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    977975853240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,997 miles (+9,366)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    158555653254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass53,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    938747352255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,631 miles (+8,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    877757552272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass44,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    606517551253
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Fail44,979 miles (+8,321)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    447537151263
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass36,658 miles (+5,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    711130150218
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r tyre

  18. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    880387359298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,645 miles (+6,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    341917359248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass24,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    320492468299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,882 miles (+4,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    364892468280
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  22. Pass20,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    251869647266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,655 miles (+5,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    563979847224
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass15,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,123 miles
    Test number
    922563916287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 NVP

Does LE03 NVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 NVP expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 NVP?
The MOT on LE03 NVP expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 NVP done?
LE03 NVP was recorded at 101,665 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
Has LE03 NVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 NVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LE03 NVP 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 LE03 NVP find?
LE03 NVP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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