Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LF02 VDPMOT history
LF02 VDP is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 159,581 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 VDP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 VDP was last recorded at 159,581 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 157,774 miles · 1 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,807 miles
- Average per year
- 3,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 159,581 miles
- 2020 – 157,774 miles
- 2019 – 153,941 miles
- 2018 – 151,442 miles
- 2017 – 150,156 miles
- 2016 – 148,351 miles
- 2015 – 146,464 miles
- 2014 – 144,443 miles
- 2013 – 142,511 miles
- 2012 – 139,467 miles
- 2011 – 134,255 miles
- 2009 – 126,959 miles
- 2008 – 119,819 miles
- 2007 – 111,795 miles
- 2006 – 102,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,581 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front Tyre slightly cracking or perishing
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure corroded
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,581 miles (+1,807)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,581 miles
- Test number
- 186237973671
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front Tyre slightly cracking or perishing
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure corroded
Pass157,774 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 157,774 miles
- Test number
- 152355963029
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,766 miles (+3,825)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,766 miles
- Test number
- 598986015539
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,941 miles (+2,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,941 miles
- Test number
- 476032880152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside +cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,442 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 151,442 miles
- Test number
- 478123821181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake effort low / slightly binding
Pass150,156 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 150,156 miles
- Test number
- 471018631175
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield fowling part of exhaust.
Fail150,156 miles (+1,805)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,156 miles
- Test number
- 321452726309
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield fowling part of exhaust.
Pass148,351 miles (+1,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 148,351 miles
- Test number
- 182897719024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass146,464 miles (+2,021)8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 146,464 miles
- Test number
- 716668105189
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust rear silencer join heavily corroded
- NoteGeneral corrosion to rear axle
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass144,443 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 144,443 miles
- Test number
- 176404174024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront registration plate loose
- NoteRear silencer clamp heavily deterioated
Fail144,427 miles (+1,916)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,427 miles
- Test number
- 396437764070
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront registration plate loose
- NoteRear silencer clamp heavily deterioated
Pass142,511 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 142,511 miles
- Test number
- 296221063067
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail142,502 miles (+3,035)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,502 miles
- Test number
- 106228353453
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass139,467 miles (+5,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 139,467 miles
- Test number
- 547828252018
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,255 miles (+7,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 134,255 miles
- Test number
- 657676251016
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass126,959 miles (+7,140)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 126,959 miles
- Test number
- 924480409316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear registration plate faded
Pass119,819 miles (+8,024)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 119,819 miles
- Test number
- 352790098407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,795 miles (+9,424)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 111,795 miles
- Test number
- 933134407369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,371 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 102,371 miles
- Test number
- 422725806396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,370 miles (+1,361)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,370 miles
- Test number
- 503754506382
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass101,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 101,009 miles
- Test number
- 524577096001
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LF02 VDP
- Does LF02 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 VDP expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 VDP?
- The MOT on LF02 VDP expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 VDP done?
- LF02 VDP was recorded at 159,581 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 3,734 miles a year.
- Has LF02 VDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 VDP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LF02 VDP 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 VDP find?
- LF02 VDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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