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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LS09 LXAMOT history

LS09 LXA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

LS09 LXA blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,553 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LXA was last recorded at 127,553 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,538 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,553 miles
  • 2024 – 122,263 miles
  • 2023 – 116,288 miles
  • 2022 – 108,629 miles
  • 2020 – 95,645 miles
  • 2019 – 89,541 miles
  • 2018 – 84,030 miles
  • 2017 – 78,548 miles
  • 2016 – 63,098 miles
  • 2015 – 54,011 miles
  • 2014 – 45,534 miles
  • 2012 – 30,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVISORY (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,553 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    191969326426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVISORY (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,538 miles (+5,275)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,538 miles
    Test number
    146506111975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVISORY (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,263 miles (+5,975)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,263 miles
    Test number
    202647541012
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre section of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner thread\ edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    816927596663
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Fail116,288 miles (+7,659)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    215542316128
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass108,629 miles (+7,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    697862058986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    797192769287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,545 miles (+5,900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    274011485855
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,645 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    748662021303
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass89,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    978369170497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail89,541 miles (+5,511)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    893025543315
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,030 miles (+5,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    306565383230
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top mount worn

  13. Pass78,548 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    180477051861
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

  14. Pass73,776 miles (+10,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    736849664960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre ,2-3 mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

  15. Pass63,098 miles (+9,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    170211099174
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

  16. Pass54,011 miles (+8,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    259013605001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass45,534 miles (+14,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,534 miles
    Test number
    137963404096
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

  18. Pass30,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    356289642364
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Questions about LS09 LXA

Does LS09 LXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LXA is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LXA?
The MOT on LS09 LXA is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LXA done?
LS09 LXA was recorded at 127,553 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
Has LS09 LXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LXA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LXA 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 LS09 LXA find?
LS09 LXA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed strong advisory; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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