
Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,385 cc
LF52 XPSMOT history
LF52 XPS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 77,798 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 XPS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,385 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 XPS was last recorded at 77,798 miles on 7 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2025: 77,798 miles, lower than 78,836 miles on 10 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,836 miles · 10 Jun 2024
- Average per year
- 2,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,798 miles
- 2024 – 78,836 miles
- 2023 – 72,499 miles
- 2022 – 71,263 miles
- 2021 – 69,626 miles
- 2020 – 68,510 miles
- 2019 – 67,014 miles
- 2018 – 64,965 miles
- 2017 – 62,769 miles
- 2016 – 61,149 miles
- 2015 – 57,918 miles
- 2014 – 54,967 miles
- 2013 – 51,809 miles
- 2011 – 50,554 miles
- 2010 – 46,961 miles
- 2009 – 44,856 miles
- 2008 – 42,379 miles
- 2007 – 38,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower trailing arm corroded (axle)
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,798 miles (-1,038)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,798 miles
- Test number
- 123095457989
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower trailing arm corroded (axle)
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass78,836 miles (+6,337)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,836 miles
- Test number
- 679354505323
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower axle beam corroded
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,499 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 72,499 miles
- Test number
- 728884007707
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from down pipe join
- AdvisoryNearside Front window has chip on edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail72,499 miles (+1,236)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,499 miles
- Test number
- 208182629514
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from down pipe join
- AdvisoryNearside Front window has chip on edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass71,263 miles (+1,637)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 71,263 miles
- Test number
- 373979946032
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from down pipe join
- AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door window chipped on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,626 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,626 miles
- Test number
- 829662290260
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
Fail69,619 miles (+1,109)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,619 miles
- Test number
- 142462887026
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
Pass68,510 miles (+1,496)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,510 miles
- Test number
- 971266909449
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level not visible .......
- AdvisoryPlay at n/s/f strut top mount .......
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing .......
Pass67,014 miles (+2,049)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 67,014 miles
- Test number
- 915048360758
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tears appearing/ seen under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper washer weak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProtection engine covers/undertrays
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,965 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,965 miles
- Test number
- 418545965043
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F trailing arm bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,769 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,769 miles
- Test number
- 450670554169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. 205/55R16/91V (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension beam axle corroded.
Fail62,769 miles (+1,620)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,769 miles
- Test number
- 510790600107
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Aim above top line. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. 205/55R16/91V (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension beam axle corroded.
Pass61,149 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 61,149 miles
- Test number
- 992492421723
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail61,149 miles (+3,231)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,149 miles
- Test number
- 500969441327
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass57,918 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,918 miles
- Test number
- 756426755054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,967 miles (+3,158)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 54,967 miles
- Test number
- 865855344044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,809 miles2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,809 miles
- Test number
- 136248533003
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteNearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes have slight movement
- NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight play
- NoteRear exhaust box clamp excessively corroded
Pass51,809 miles (+1,255)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 51,809 miles
- Test number
- 156328433456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteNearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes have slight movement
- NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight play
- NoteRear exhaust box clamp excessively corroded
Pass50,554 miles (+3,593)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,554 miles
- Test number
- 868405851256
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering rack has a light misting of oil
Pass46,961 miles (+2,105)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,961 miles
- Test number
- 952756140216
- NoteExhaust clamps corroding...
- NoteFront tyres different size to rears....
- NoteLong hand brake lever travel...
- NoteN/s outer c/v gaiter beginning to split....
- NotePlay in n/s/f shock absorber...
Pass44,856 miles (+2,477)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 44,856 miles
- Test number
- 820756549215
- NoteSteel road wheels fitted to front axle and different size too rear wheels
Pass42,379 miles (+13)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 42,379 miles
- Test number
- 844878898147
- NoteNearside front chassis is damaged
- NoteNearside front top mount has slight play
Fail42,366 miles (+4,298)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,366 miles
- Test number
- 144821998114
- DangerousOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteNearside front chassis damage inadequate repair
Pass38,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,068 miles
- Test number
- 402031587161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LF52 XPS
- Does LF52 XPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XPS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 XPS?
- The MOT on LF52 XPS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 XPS done?
- LF52 XPS was recorded at 77,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
- Has LF52 XPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 XPS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 XPS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 XPS find?
- LF52 XPS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both, and 9 more.
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