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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF02 VBTMOT history

LF02 VBT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,781 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 VBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 VBT was last recorded at 161,781 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,267 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,781 miles
  • 2025 – 161,267 miles
  • 2022 – 158,265 miles
  • 2020 – 141,806 miles
  • 2019 – 130,822 miles
  • 2018 – 129,421 miles
  • 2017 – 126,150 miles
  • 2016 – 122,607 miles
  • 2015 – 118,170 miles
  • 2014 – 112,146 miles
  • 2013 – 108,757 miles
  • 2012 – 106,214 miles
  • 2011 – 104,374 miles
  • 2010 – 101,879 miles
  • 2009 – 99,879 miles
  • 2008 – 97,268 miles
  • 2007 – 94,420 miles
  • 2006 – 92,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,781 miles (+514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,781 miles
    Test number
    705749682983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,267 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    161,267 miles
    Test number
    648147180045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,265 miles (+16,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,265 miles
    Test number
    278820023040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,806 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,806 miles
    Test number
    409111240985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,822 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,822 miles
    Test number
    126887298326
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass129,421 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,421 miles
    Test number
    658362418313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,150 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    138588594496
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass122,607 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    429041962087
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak from cambelt area

  9. Pass118,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    349613965129
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail118,170 miles (+6,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    719443665106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass112,146 miles (+3,389)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    485595164139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped

  12. Pass108,757 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    529563663135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,214 miles (+1,840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,214 miles
    Test number
    267048252152
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED

  14. Pass104,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,374 miles
    Test number
    249363471492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,374 miles (+2,495)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,374 miles
    Test number
    296343771143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth headlamp bulbs fitted incorrectly.

  16. Pass101,879 miles (+2,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    952649350164
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside Rear Disc lightly Pitted

  17. Pass99,879 miles (+2,611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    271122469006
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to split

  18. Pass97,268 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    292785768019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,420 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,420 miles
    Test number
    714749737027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    640362646034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 VBT

Does LF02 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 VBT is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 VBT?
The MOT on LF02 VBT is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 VBT done?
LF02 VBT was recorded at 161,781 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has LF02 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 VBT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LF02 VBT 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 LF02 VBT find?
LF02 VBT passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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