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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

T5 LPAMOT history

T5 LPA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,457 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LPA was last recorded at 105,457 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,824 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,457 miles
  • 2025 – 98,974 miles
  • 2024 – 89,343 miles
  • 2023 – 81,487 miles
  • 2022 – 75,286 miles
  • 2021 – 70,039 miles
  • 2020 – 66,331 miles
  • 2019 – 60,635 miles
  • 2018 – 54,398 miles
  • 2017 – 49,033 miles
  • 2016 – 46,429 miles
  • 2015 – 44,307 miles
  • 2014 – 42,423 miles
  • 2013 – 39,988 miles
  • 2012 – 38,140 miles
  • 2011 – 35,493 miles
  • 2010 – 33,251 miles
  • 2009 – 30,374 miles
  • 2008 – 27,358 miles
  • 2007 – 22,617 miles
  • 2006 – 17,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,457 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,457 miles (+633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    565407833827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,824 miles (+5,850)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,824 miles
    Test number
    143898052787
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass98,974 miles (+9,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    645188522665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,343 miles (+7,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    134168892426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,487 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    910581117612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,385 miles (+6,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    224026985879
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,286 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    600335787771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,039 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    530465850343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,331 miles (+5,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    270039351460
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust \ centre exhaust hits bodywork

  10. Pass60,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    361129413152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail60,635 miles (+6,237)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    652189980550
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass54,398 miles (+5,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    412520927839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass49,033 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    274601875930
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  14. Pass46,429 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    597730409082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,307 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    829360935094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,423 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    946768924012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,988 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    625077213014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    495883922020
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail38,140 miles (+2,647)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    889147212059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass35,493 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    705265401026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,251 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    880191510045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,374 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    473352819079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,358 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    194034928079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,348 miles (+4,731)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    960173228013
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,617 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    890235627093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,245 miles
    Test number
    393786926034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LPA

Does T5 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LPA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LPA?
The MOT on T5 LPA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LPA done?
T5 LPA was recorded at 105,457 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has T5 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LPA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LPA 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 T5 LPA find?
T5 LPA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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