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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF52 VNBMOT history

LF52 VNB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,496 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VNB was last recorded at 94,496 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 7,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,168 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,328 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,496 miles
  • 2025 – 87,168 miles
  • 2024 – 80,822 miles
  • 2023 – 72,617 miles
  • 2022 – 62,981 miles
  • 2021 – 62,371 miles
  • 2020 – 61,302 miles
  • 2019 – 59,930 miles
  • 2018 – 58,937 miles
  • 2017 – 57,476 miles
  • 2016 – 55,845 miles
  • 2015 – 52,306 miles
  • 2014 – 50,165 miles
  • 2013 – 48,055 miles
  • 2012 – 45,895 miles
  • 2011 – 42,877 miles
  • 2010 – 39,553 miles
  • 2009 – 36,988 miles
  • 2008 – 31,817 miles
  • 2007 – 27,202 miles
  • 2006 – 23,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,496 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,496 miles (+7,328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    380030366362
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass87,168 miles (+6,346)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,168 miles
    Test number
    402046760449
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  3. Pass80,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    362341010921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,822 miles (+8,205)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    119879218444
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,617 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    328437900022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,609 miles (+9,628)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    584640704606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass62,981 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    559567656873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,371 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    804696700480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,302 miles (+1,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    638879281244
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch area corroded

  10. Pass59,930 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    203091414253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail59,928 miles (+991)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    619610481747
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,937 miles (+1,461)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    501684331043
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing sligthly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass57,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    882498984550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail57,473 miles (+1,628)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,473 miles
    Test number
    982717655017
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,845 miles (+3,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    318168938193
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,306 miles (+2,141)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,306 miles
    Test number
    765169965125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box clanp missing [but not blowing]
    • NoteWiper blades smearing slightly

  17. Pass50,165 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    288011964403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail50,161 miles (+2,106)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    628430664191
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass48,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    536558073112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,054 miles (+2,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    245118873436
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

  21. Pass45,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    566031372113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,893 miles (+3,016)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,893 miles
    Test number
    817060072175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass42,877 miles (+3,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    605043451187
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass39,553 miles (+2,565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    974273860107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass36,988 miles (+5,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    490614279189
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail31,817 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    292907878189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass31,817 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    954677478122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,202 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,202 miles
    Test number
    493460987118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    103920586172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VNB

Does LF52 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VNB is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VNB?
The MOT on LF52 VNB is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VNB done?
LF52 VNB was recorded at 94,496 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has LF52 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VNB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 VNB 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 LF52 VNB find?
LF52 VNB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section area.

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