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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LV07 ECTMOT history

LV07 ECT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

LV07 ECT silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,364 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV07 ECT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV07 ECT was last recorded at 104,364 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 9,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2015: 30,247 miles, lower than 30,359 miles on 20 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,728 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,636 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,364 miles
  • 2024 – 94,728 miles
  • 2023 – 84,026 miles
  • 2022 – 77,839 miles
  • 2021 – 73,275 miles
  • 2020 – 68,764 miles
  • 2018 – 56,008 miles
  • 2017 – 49,319 miles
  • 2016 – 41,889 miles
  • 2015 – 32,421 miles
  • 2014 – 28,693 miles
  • 2013 – 26,090 miles
  • 2012 – 23,263 miles
  • 2011 – 19,737 miles
  • 2010 – 15,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    831155401310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,364 miles (+9,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    113631008803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,728 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    155167108370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,026 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    561683333107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail83,941 miles (+6,102)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    722180415765
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    853782650945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,839 miles (+4,564)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    156950610869
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,275 miles (+4,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    403616161455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  9. Pass68,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    592029778315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,764 miles (+12,756)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    435758748117
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass56,008 miles (+6,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    980027498010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately power steering hose insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

  12. Pass49,319 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    378271619211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,889 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    872005525907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,421 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    563058575761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,419 miles (+2,172)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    865308392361
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass30,247 miles (-112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    416115685045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail30,359 miles (+1,666)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    186389075447
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass28,693 miles (+2,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,693 miles
    Test number
    619615784153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,090 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,090 miles
    Test number
    475866703161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,263 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    339138582059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,737 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    287532381081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass15,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,884 miles
    Test number
    120395170033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LV07 ECT

Does LV07 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LV07 ECT expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LV07 ECT?
The MOT on LV07 ECT expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LV07 ECT done?
LV07 ECT was recorded at 104,364 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has LV07 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV07 ECT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LV07 ECT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LV07 ECT find?
LV07 ECT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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