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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

J8 LPWMOT history

J8 LPW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,379 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LPW was last recorded at 92,379 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,694 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,685 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,379 miles
  • 2024 – 90,694 miles
  • 2023 – 88,795 miles
  • 2022 – 87,103 miles
  • 2021 – 85,664 miles
  • 2020 – 83,689 miles
  • 2019 – 81,342 miles
  • 2018 – 79,306 miles
  • 2017 – 77,255 miles
  • 2016 – 75,143 miles
  • 2015 – 73,055 miles
  • 2014 – 69,714 miles
  • 2013 – 66,121 miles
  • 2012 – 62,223 miles
  • 2011 – 52,789 miles
  • 2010 – 42,734 miles
  • 2009 – 29,341 miles
  • 2007 – 11,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,379 miles (+1,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    322618499576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,694 miles (+1,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,694 miles
    Test number
    120498338833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,795 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    732926732821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,103 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    458587229233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,664 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    457984395891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,689 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    182143270237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated

  7. Pass81,342 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    315724966863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,306 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    717235296820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,255 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    970369110226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass75,143 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    593133352349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,055 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    346501765175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,714 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    905789464178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass66,121 miles (+3,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    208341833499
    • 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)

  14. Pass62,223 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    709779432161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,789 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    158618451104
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteO/s /r tyre inner sidewall cracked

  16. Fail52,789 miles (+10,055)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    149087651133
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteO/s /r tyre inner sidewall cracked

  17. Pass42,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    892294000246
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 204754900274

  18. Fail42,734 miles (+13,393)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    204754900274
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAge cracking to o/s/r tyre
    • NoteApprox 3mm left on both front tyres
    • NoteSome fraying on n/s/f seatbelt

  19. Pass29,341 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    741433159126
    • NoteSee advise sheet dated 02/06/2009

  20. Fail29,341 miles (+17,606)8 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    401863359182
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracking
    • NoteBrake fulid below max
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen

  21. Pass11,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,735 miles
    Test number
    924733737342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,735 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,735 miles
    Test number
    700253437380
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Questions about J8 LPW

Does J8 LPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LPW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 LPW?
The MOT on J8 LPW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LPW done?
J8 LPW was recorded at 92,379 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has J8 LPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LPW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on J8 LPW 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 J8 LPW find?
J8 LPW passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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