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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc

LX03 FWZMOT history

LX03 FWZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
170,690 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 FWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 FWZ was last recorded at 170,690 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 8,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,772 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,918 miles
Average per year
7,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,690 miles
  • 2023 – 161,772 miles
  • 2022 – 157,499 miles
  • 2021 – 155,120 miles
  • 2020 – 152,769 miles
  • 2019 – 149,648 miles
  • 2018 – 146,904 miles
  • 2017 – 142,954 miles
  • 2016 – 132,255 miles
  • 2015 – 125,160 miles
  • 2014 – 117,706 miles
  • 2013 – 112,393 miles
  • 2012 – 102,271 miles
  • 2011 – 83,996 miles
  • 2010 – 76,431 miles
  • 2009 – 68,569 miles
  • 2008 – 58,217 miles
  • 2007 – 49,380 miles
  • 2006 – 37,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,690 miles
    Test number
    106158096039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail170,690 miles (+8,918)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,690 miles
    Test number
    423280321094
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass161,772 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,772 miles
    Test number
    306099585483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,499 miles
    Test number
    300300638047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,499 miles (+2,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,499 miles
    Test number
    932696482997
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,120 miles
    Test number
    620730084163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,120 miles (+2,351)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,120 miles
    Test number
    182858633013
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,769 miles
    Test number
    170654614620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,769 miles (+3,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,769 miles
    Test number
    337933892658
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass149,648 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    149,648 miles
    Test number
    312590311007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    636804839115
    • 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))

  12. Fail146,904 miles (+3,950)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    115337484086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass142,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,954 miles
    Test number
    791310737068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,954 miles (+10,699)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,954 miles
    Test number
    730274991594
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass132,255 miles (+7,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,255 miles
    Test number
    157319332888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass125,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    826697765161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,160 miles (+7,454)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    986397965127
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass117,706 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,706 miles
    Test number
    677905064181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail117,705 miles (+5,312)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    739004964190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass112,393 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    206084763189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyres cracking but no cords shoiwing

  21. Fail112,393 miles (+10,122)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    765681663138
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyres cracking but no cords shoiwing

  22. Pass102,271 miles (+18,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    356784272158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,996 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,996 miles
    Test number
    169124771167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    754930880107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,431 miles (+7,862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    303364770175
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass68,569 miles (+10,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    150293579108
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass58,217 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    984309268137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    600080477141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,380 miles (+12,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    871270977198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass37,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    331830076168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 FWZ

Does LX03 FWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 FWZ expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 FWZ?
The MOT on LX03 FWZ expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 FWZ done?
LX03 FWZ was recorded at 170,690 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
Has LX03 FWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 FWZ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX03 FWZ 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 LX03 FWZ find?
LX03 FWZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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