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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF02 WVSMOT history

LF02 WVS is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
134,980 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WVS was last recorded at 134,980 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,915 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,980 miles
  • 2023 – 124,126 miles
  • 2022 – 113,773 miles
  • 2021 – 105,788 miles
  • 2020 – 98,266 miles
  • 2019 – 90,197 miles
  • 2018 – 86,993 miles
  • 2017 – 80,389 miles
  • 2016 – 74,255 miles
  • 2015 – 67,517 miles
  • 2014 – 60,496 miles
  • 2013 – 56,580 miles
  • 2012 – 50,232 miles
  • 2011 – 44,019 miles
  • 2010 – 37,172 miles
  • 2009 – 29,893 miles
  • 2008 – 25,388 miles
  • 2007 – 18,919 miles
  • 2006 – 12,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both links have minor play and bushes have cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,980 miles (+65)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    729540173297
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both links have minor play and bushes have cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail134,915 miles (+10,789)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    588815777701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in sidewall
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both links have minor play and bushes have cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,126 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,126 miles
    Test number
    413344833155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,673 miles (+9,900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    730005453346
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,773 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    500006817849
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracking within tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box poor condition / corroded.

  6. Fail113,772 miles (+7,984)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,772 miles
    Test number
    856644791899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracking within tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box poor condition / corroded.

  7. Pass105,788 miles (+7,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    586437464294
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside poor on balance test (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass98,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    801973931072
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres almost void of tread on the inner shoulders 205/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor on balance test 22% variance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail98,266 miles (+8,069)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    266443770908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres almost void of tread on the inner shoulders 205/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor on balance test 22% variance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass90,197 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,197 miles
    Test number
    593249587615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,993 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    976043835232
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail86,992 miles (+6,603)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    864325161589
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass80,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    602891188784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,388 miles (+6,133)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    751333820415
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box badly corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

  15. Pass74,255 miles (+6,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    438307299256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass67,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    869416135085
    • NoteRear brake pads aprox.70% worn

  17. Fail67,517 miles (+7,021)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    676016135054
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear brake pads aprox.70% worn

  18. Pass60,496 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    457434634077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,580 miles
    Test number
    405404243101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,580 miles (+6,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,580 miles
    Test number
    836484043167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass50,232 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    348393652108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,019 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    208743251433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,172 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,172 miles
    Test number
    362653810152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,893 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,893 miles
    Test number
    184618519186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,388 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    260924818167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,919 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,919 miles
    Test number
    740043307127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,479 miles
    Test number
    602059086037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WVS

Does LF02 WVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 WVS expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WVS?
The MOT on LF02 WVS expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 WVS done?
LF02 WVS was recorded at 134,980 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has LF02 WVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WVS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 WVS 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 WVS find?
LF02 WVS passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links have minor play and bushes have cracked; front oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil; front oil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking oil, and 5 more.

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