Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc
LF02 VDTMOT history
LF02 VDT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 65,909 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 VDT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 VDT was last recorded at 65,909 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 65,909 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 65,909 miles
- 2022 – 63,908 miles
- 2021 – 63,819 miles
- 2020 – 63,038 miles
- 2019 – 60,741 miles
- 2018 – 60,085 miles
- 2017 – 58,049 miles
- 2016 – 56,257 miles
- 2015 – 55,446 miles
- 2014 – 51,424 miles
- 2013 – 48,314 miles
- 2012 – 44,791 miles
- 2011 – 42,065 miles
- 2010 – 36,770 miles
- 2009 – 34,454 miles
- 2008 – 29,734 miles
- 2007 – 27,264 miles
- 2006 – 22,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,909 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine Management light is on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,909 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 199260655726
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,909 miles (+2,001)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 106383940071
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,908 miles (+89)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 63,908 miles
- Test number
- 419009785166
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass63,819 miles (+781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 141172556068
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass63,038 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,038 miles
- Test number
- 872703416235
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail63,005 miles (+2,264)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 830278862231
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine Management light is on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass60,741 miles (+656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 60,741 miles
- Test number
- 980887326470
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
Pass60,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,085 miles
- Test number
- 698099053131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,085 miles (+2,036)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,085 miles
- Test number
- 252223164625
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
Pass58,049 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,049 miles
- Test number
- 421017203967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,257 miles (+811)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 56,257 miles
- Test number
- 859958909950
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have small cracks in treaded areas
- AdvisoryUnderside covers prevent full inspection of some components
Pass55,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,446 miles
- Test number
- 523741561224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,446 miles (+4,022)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,446 miles
- Test number
- 853992773922
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam nearside front (1.7.5a)
Pass51,424 miles (+3,110)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,424 miles
- Test number
- 829026844283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,314 miles
- Test number
- 979072763297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,314 miles (+3,523)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,314 miles
- Test number
- 735012463272
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteStrong advisory :rear tyres cracking
Pass44,791 miles (+2,726)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,791 miles
- Test number
- 957450272209
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking
Pass42,065 miles (+5,295)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,065 miles
- Test number
- 408335541216
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking and low tread at outer edge
- NoteScrew found in nearside front tyre
Pass36,770 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,770 miles
- Test number
- 894572150243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,454 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,454 miles
- Test number
- 830745549285
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,734 miles
- Test number
- 572464328223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,734 miles (+2,470)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,734 miles
- Test number
- 874594028234
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass27,264 miles (+4,670)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,264 miles
- Test number
- 131654077213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,594 miles
- Test number
- 400404236261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 VDT
- Does LF02 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 VDT expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 VDT?
- The MOT on LF02 VDT expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 VDT done?
- LF02 VDT was recorded at 65,909 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
- Has LF02 VDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 VDT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF02 VDT 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 VDT find?
- LF02 VDT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox.
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