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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF52 XPVMOT history

LF52 XPV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,134 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XPV was last recorded at 103,134 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,134 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,134 miles
  • 2025 – 100,226 miles
  • 2024 – 99,161 miles
  • 2023 – 98,726 miles
  • 2022 – 96,903 miles
  • 2021 – 93,606 miles
  • 2020 – 88,632 miles
  • 2019 – 85,831 miles
  • 2018 – 85,816 miles
  • 2017 – 80,359 miles
  • 2016 – 80,205 miles
  • 2015 – 66,742 miles
  • 2014 – 60,385 miles
  • 2013 – 52,372 miles
  • 2012 – 42,699 miles
  • 2011 – 40,722 miles
  • 2010 – 38,756 miles
  • 2009 – 35,642 miles
  • 2008 – 32,008 miles
  • 2007 – 28,432 miles
  • 2006 – 22,876 miles
  • 2005 – 17,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,134 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,134 miles
    Test number
    401668399024
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail103,134 miles (+2,908)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,134 miles
    Test number
    197598295331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass100,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    148338273337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,226 miles (+1,065)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    731906597726
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass99,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    759680008027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail99,161 miles (+435)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    544367865026
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass98,726 miles (+1,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    939040685079
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass96,903 miles (+3,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    209968642552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass93,606 miles (+4,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,606 miles
    Test number
    435979210611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass88,632 miles (+2,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    201241803241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,831 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,831 miles
    Test number
    897731196003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,816 miles (+5,457)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    742887745055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass80,359 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    905603436657
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass80,205 miles (+13,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    764006721146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  15. Pass66,742 miles (+6,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    442292731516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner tread - strong advcice (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust end box corroded

  16. Pass60,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    677190264217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail60,385 miles (+8,013)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    989970564269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass52,372 miles (+9,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    498669163262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass42,699 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    645955572259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,722 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    408599911363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,756 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    594328900334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,642 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    432721179277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,008 miles (+3,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    534662468282
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges

  24. Pass28,432 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    892773767219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,876 miles (+5,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,876 miles
    Test number
    943554556215
    • NoteADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

  26. Pass17,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    311214565282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 XPV

Does LF52 XPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XPV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XPV?
The MOT on LF52 XPV is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 XPV done?
LF52 XPV was recorded at 103,134 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has LF52 XPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XPV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 XPV 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 XPV find?
LF52 XPV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: engine oil level low.; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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