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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass77,798 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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 .......
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Pass61,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    992492421723
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. 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
  15. Pass57,918 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    756426755054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,967 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    865855344044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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...
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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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