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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LL53 UCNMOT history

LL53 UCN is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2022
Mileage
115,773 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCN was last recorded at 115,773 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,773 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 115,773 miles
  • 2020 – 111,460 miles
  • 2019 – 106,718 miles
  • 2018 – 101,012 miles
  • 2017 – 95,002 miles
  • 2016 – 88,496 miles
  • 2015 – 82,063 miles
  • 2014 – 75,356 miles
  • 2013 – 68,243 miles
  • 2012 – 63,550 miles
  • 2011 – 57,435 miles
  • 2010 – 51,989 miles
  • 2008 – 38,931 miles
  • 2007 – 31,610 miles
  • 2006 – 25,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,773 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight deterioration on head light lenses.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight oil contamination on alternator drive belt.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust joint clamp fractured.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,773 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    479325232407
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration on head light lenses.
    • AdvisorySlight oil contamination on alternator drive belt.

  2. Fail115,773 miles (+4,313)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    191211706073
    • MajorCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration on head light lenses.
    • AdvisorySlight oil contamination on alternator drive belt.

  3. Pass111,460 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,460 miles
    Test number
    203048304543
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in track rod joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured.
    • AdvisoryDeterioration on head light lenses.

  4. Fail111,460 miles (+4,742)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,460 miles
    Test number
    819964133404
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in track rod joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured.
    • AdvisoryDeterioration on head light lenses.

  5. Pass106,718 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    905236844537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint clamp fractured.

  6. Fail106,700 miles (+5,688)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    986823841933
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint clamp fractured.

  7. Pass101,012 miles (+6,010)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    440997100697
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,002 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    451166702479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail94,980 miles (+6,484)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    473540985487
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass88,496 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,496 miles
    Test number
    102004607129
    • AdvisoryFront Outer slight play on track rod ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  11. Fail88,496 miles (+6,433)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,496 miles
    Test number
    620773682621
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer slight play on track rod ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  12. Pass82,063 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    696995843966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,356 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    438867954309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,243 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    566082953378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,550 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,550 miles
    Test number
    818045902339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,435 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    655720301313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail57,409 miles (+5,420)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    748679591295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass51,989 miles (+2,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    651198700384
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass49,247 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    490887430177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,931 miles (+7,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    432302508429
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass31,610 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    420120297241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,169 miles
    Test number
    482960206474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UCN

Does LL53 UCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UCN expired on 23 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCN?
The MOT on LL53 UCN expired on 23 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UCN done?
LL53 UCN was recorded at 115,773 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCN 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 UCN find?
LL53 UCN passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower.; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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