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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LL53 UCJMOT history

LL53 UCJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,419 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCJ was last recorded at 114,419 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,696 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
4,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,419 miles
  • 2025 – 113,696 miles
  • 2024 – 112,694 miles
  • 2023 – 112,008 miles
  • 2022 – 110,639 miles
  • 2021 – 105,520 miles
  • 2020 – 102,188 miles
  • 2019 – 99,056 miles
  • 2018 – 93,807 miles
  • 2017 – 87,391 miles
  • 2016 – 81,951 miles
  • 2015 – 76,538 miles
  • 2014 – 67,983 miles
  • 2013 – 60,884 miles
  • 2012 – 53,656 miles
  • 2011 – 47,741 miles
  • 2010 – 40,834 miles
  • 2009 – 35,869 miles
  • 2008 – 31,748 miles
  • 2007 – 26,431 miles
  • 2006 – 22,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,419 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSF + NSF. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,419 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    266894909441
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSF + NSF. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,696 miles (+1,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,696 miles
    Test number
    942857889862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass112,694 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    259045961551
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,008 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    485796904848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail112,008 miles (+1,369)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    440933573516
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,639 miles (+5,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    809705563012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWind deflector removed

  7. Pass105,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    550896031744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,520 miles (+3,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    930093683584
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  9. Pass102,188 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    905254667565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,056 miles (+5,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    315308500188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,807 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    914752113197
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    876179446356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,391 miles (+5,440)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    237372668349
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass81,951 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    146386772879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail81,918 miles (+5,380)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    295753978601
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass76,538 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,538 miles
    Test number
    742206869233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,983 miles (+7,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    457767664228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,884 miles (+7,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,884 miles
    Test number
    227758563238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,656 miles (+5,915)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    308554362240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass47,741 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,741 miles
    Test number
    966228371231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    733337170284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,834 miles (+4,965)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    784897870266
    • 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)

  23. Pass35,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    924944779234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,869 miles (+4,121)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    433264679231
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass31,748 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    343000788243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,431 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    321897177252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    262872876213
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 UCJ

Does LL53 UCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UCJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCJ?
The MOT on LL53 UCJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UCJ done?
LL53 UCJ was recorded at 114,419 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCJ 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 LL53 UCJ find?
LL53 UCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr + osf + nsf.; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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