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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF52 VZPMOT history

LF52 VZP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
147,889 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VZP
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VZP was last recorded at 147,889 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,606 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,889 miles
  • 2022 – 147,606 miles
  • 2021 – 147,263 miles
  • 2020 – 146,760 miles
  • 2019 – 144,784 miles
  • 2018 – 142,569 miles
  • 2017 – 140,829 miles
  • 2016 – 139,276 miles
  • 2015 – 137,084 miles
  • 2014 – 132,780 miles
  • 2013 – 127,971 miles
  • 2012 – 123,172 miles
  • 2011 – 116,637 miles
  • 2010 – 110,279 miles
  • 2009 – 103,688 miles
  • 2008 – 94,337 miles
  • 2007 – 79,455 miles
  • 2006 – 62,275 miles
  • 2005 – 43,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,889 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavy rust rear suspenion

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake pads have movement within the carriers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,889 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    324221254261
    • AdvisoryHeavy rust rear suspenion

  2. Pass147,606 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,606 miles
    Test number
    422242038908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass147,263 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,263 miles
    Test number
    773962109543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,760 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,760 miles
    Test number
    412755650362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,784 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,784 miles
    Test number
    243917968898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    689030976765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Cracking

  7. Fail142,569 miles (+1,740)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    663294392523
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Cracking

  8. Pass140,829 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,829 miles
    Test number
    132810888096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated and front (2.4.D.1a)

  9. Fail140,829 miles (+1,553)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,829 miles
    Test number
    555479043604
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated and front (2.4.D.1a)

  10. Pass139,276 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,276 miles
    Test number
    858739767253
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads have movement within the carriers
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail139,252 miles (+2,168)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,252 miles
    Test number
    266700364088
    • DangerousCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads have movement within the carriers
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass137,084 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,084 miles
    Test number
    645673114621
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass132,780 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    776696654277
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail132,780 miles (+4,809)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    729226854283
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass127,971 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    349263763298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing on innner edge & also slightly out of shape
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail127,971 miles (+4,799)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    209333263263
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing on innner edge & also slightly out of shape
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass123,172 miles (+6,535)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    638846662296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust jointing clamp corroded

  18. Pass116,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    916193951257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,637 miles (+6,358)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    989613151298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  20. Pass110,279 miles (+6,591)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,279 miles
    Test number
    394088160216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield inscure

  21. Pass103,688 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    893531769227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    201160578224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,337 miles (+14,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    872820878271
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass79,455 miles (+17,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    701161077237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    360261576428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,275 miles (+19,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    311170176256
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass43,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    292616845256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 VZP

Does LF52 VZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VZP expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VZP?
The MOT on LF52 VZP expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VZP done?
LF52 VZP was recorded at 147,889 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has LF52 VZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VZP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 VZP 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 VZP find?
LF52 VZP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: heavy rust rear suspenion.

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