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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

S7 LMCMOT history

S7 LMC is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,199 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 LMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 LMC was last recorded at 99,199 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2007: 23,272 miles, lower than 32,152 miles on 25 Apr 2006.
  • 3 May 2017: 73,580 miles, lower than 73,884 miles on 28 Apr 2017.

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
95,971 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
3,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,199 miles
  • 2025 – 95,971 miles
  • 2024 – 93,222 miles
  • 2023 – 90,093 miles
  • 2022 – 88,063 miles
  • 2021 – 86,063 miles
  • 2020 – 83,729 miles
  • 2019 – 79,945 miles
  • 2018 – 76,478 miles
  • 2017 – 73,580 miles
  • 2016 – 69,572 miles
  • 2015 – 64,600 miles
  • 2014 – 59,870 miles
  • 2013 – 56,330 miles
  • 2012 – 49,786 miles
  • 2011 – 40,512 miles
  • 2010 – 35,554 miles
  • 2009 – 31,792 miles
  • 2008 – 27,798 miles
  • 2007 – 23,272 miles
  • 2006 – 32,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,199 miles (+3,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    377058760919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass95,971 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    362104495938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail95,971 miles (+2,749)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    637341834898
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass93,222 miles (+3,129)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,222 miles
    Test number
    395196623574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
  5. Pass90,093 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    605042461617
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,063 miles (+2,000)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    480067730520
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass86,063 miles (+2,334)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    139258987107
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass83,729 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    923474179064
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass79,945 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    461923303625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,478 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    839901714493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,580 miles (-304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    906805142238
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  12. Fail73,884 miles (+4,312)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    344277565894
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  13. Pass69,572 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    715423235462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,600 miles (+4,730)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,600 miles
    Test number
    295774815130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven and starting to perish
  15. Pass59,870 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    129665414112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,330 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    397516713156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    815971212134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,786 miles (+9,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    945781112161
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass40,512 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    317057011146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,554 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,554 miles
    Test number
    820570820165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,792 miles (+3,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,792 miles
    Test number
    481426689066
    • NoteTyres rounded.
  22. Pass27,798 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    143688788421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,272 miles (-8,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,272 miles
    Test number
    533389387045
    • NoteEnd of n/s wiper blade split.
  24. Pass32,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    332695816195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 LMC

Does S7 LMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 LMC is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 LMC?
The MOT on S7 LMC is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 LMC done?
S7 LMC was recorded at 99,199 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
Has S7 LMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 LMC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 LMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 LMC find?
S7 LMC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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