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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LT52 VJDMOT history

LT52 VJD is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
148,633 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 VJD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT52 VJD was last recorded at 148,633 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 1,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,290 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,343 miles
Average per year
6,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,633 miles
  • 2023 – 147,290 miles
  • 2022 – 145,462 miles
  • 2021 – 143,490 miles
  • 2015 – 125,820 miles
  • 2014 – 115,664 miles
  • 2013 – 106,582 miles
  • 2012 – 96,888 miles
  • 2011 – 86,781 miles
  • 2010 – 76,734 miles
  • 2009 – 64,146 miles
  • 2008 – 52,265 miles
  • 2007 – 35,183 miles
  • 2006 – 26,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,633 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body main brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake lines from front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,633 miles (+1,343)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,633 miles
    Test number
    749027543395
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body main brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,290 miles (+25)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,290 miles
    Test number
    366674431758
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake lines from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail147,265 miles (+1,803)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,265 miles
    Test number
    223960597586
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake lines from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,462 miles
    Test number
    108692013132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,462 miles (+1,972)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,462 miles
    Test number
    977483764470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pins missing / pads loose (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe broken fumes escaping

  6. Pass143,490 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,490 miles
    Test number
    892703464742
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,489 miles (+17,669)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    326519243236
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,820 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    408853615165
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteCorrosion both rear coil springs
    • NoteSlight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

  9. Fail125,820 miles (+10,156)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    187602615154
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteCorrosion both rear coil springs
    • NoteHose clip rotted on fuel filler neck
    • NoteOffside wiper blade splitting
    • NoteSlight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

  10. Pass115,664 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    388030944195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts and coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSigns of oil nearside steering rack

  11. Fail115,664 miles (+9,082)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    228860444145
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts and coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSigns of oil nearside steering rack

  12. Pass106,582 miles (+9,694)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    296601723451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass96,888 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    508674122157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail96,888 miles (+10,107)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    265954022492
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass86,781 miles (+10,047)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    507202931111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome cracking nearside front tyre in tread

  16. Pass76,734 miles (+12,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    474200210130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    290144339414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,146 miles (+11,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    800764939147
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  19. Pass52,265 miles (+17,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    511917438175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,183 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    282750837491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass35,183 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    592680037174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,487 miles
    Test number
    573998236158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 VJD

Does LT52 VJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 VJD expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 VJD?
The MOT on LT52 VJD expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 VJD done?
LT52 VJD was recorded at 148,633 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 6,867 miles a year.
Has LT52 VJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 VJD has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LT52 VJD 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 LT52 VJD find?
LT52 VJD failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, and 11 more.

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