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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LT52 VMWMOT history

LT52 VMW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
109,714 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 VMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 VMW was last recorded at 109,714 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,467 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
5,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,714 miles
  • 2020 – 108,467 miles
  • 2019 – 106,901 miles
  • 2018 – 101,562 miles
  • 2017 – 96,285 miles
  • 2016 – 89,749 miles
  • 2015 – 81,962 miles
  • 2014 – 77,186 miles
  • 2013 – 71,282 miles
  • 2012 – 66,655 miles
  • 2011 – 61,715 miles
  • 2010 – 58,160 miles
  • 2009 – 49,586 miles
  • 2008 – 42,653 miles
  • 2007 – 36,837 miles
  • 2006 – 31,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,714 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn, Edges Worn, Tyre Perished
  • AdvisoryEngine Damp With Oil
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service Brake Lazy
  • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded On Edges
  • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted

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 Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,714 miles (+1,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    818393335926
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn, Edges Worn, Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryEngine Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service Brake Lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded On Edges
    • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted

  2. Pass108,467 miles (+1,566)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    579976527010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,901 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    375803386564
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail106,846 miles (+5,284)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    109507505523
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass101,562 miles (+5,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    213750452278
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,285 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    579050459077
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass89,749 miles (+7,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    481516342637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass81,962 miles (+4,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    708723533132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened CASING (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass77,186 miles (+5,904)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,186 miles
    Test number
    458347544484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass71,282 miles (+4,627)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    326168843308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass66,655 miles (+4,940)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    966200252390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass61,715 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,715 miles
    Test number
    797638541301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass58,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    520504260390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail58,160 miles (+8,574)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    312914360364
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass49,586 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    931641169235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,584 miles (+6,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    973502259293
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,653 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    333139748298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,837 miles (+5,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    834560667245
    • NoteBoth front and rear no plates have started to deteriorate and are unlikely to pass the mot next year.

  19. Pass31,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    451619966212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT52 VMW

Does LT52 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 VMW expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 VMW?
The MOT on LT52 VMW expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 VMW done?
LT52 VMW was recorded at 109,714 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 5,184 miles a year.
Has LT52 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 VMW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LT52 VMW 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 VMW find?
LT52 VMW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: both front tyres worn, edges worn, tyre perished; engine damp with oil; nearside rear service brake lazy, and 2 more.

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