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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

L15 EGLMOT history

L15 EGL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L15 EGL blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,675 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 EGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 EGL was last recorded at 45,675 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,389 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,286 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,675 miles
  • 2025 – 42,389 miles
  • 2024 – 40,048 miles
  • 2023 – 36,356 miles
  • 2022 – 32,100 miles
  • 2021 – 31,976 miles
  • 2020 – 31,828 miles
  • 2018 – 31,775 miles
  • 2017 – 26,489 miles
  • 2016 – 21,043 miles
  • 2015 – 16,535 miles
  • 2014 – 14,234 miles
  • 2013 – 12,036 miles
  • 2012 – 8,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,675 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,675 miles (+3,286)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    239929026103
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,389 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    710307044123
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail42,368 miles (+2,320)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    500506347589
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass40,048 miles (+3,692)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,048 miles
    Test number
    982361622362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,356 miles (+4,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    524388977485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,100 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    702569822425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,095 miles (+119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    707440763644
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,976 miles (+148)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    794525488123
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,828 miles (+53)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    328488971509
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass31,775 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    519469837846
    • MinorOffside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass missing (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail31,774 miles (+5,285)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    602646784487
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass missing (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass26,489 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    833301814324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking but not deemed to be affecting structure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking but not deemed to be affecting structure.

  13. Fail26,489 miles (+5,446)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    337250885160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking but not deemed to be affecting structure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking but not deemed to be affecting structure.

  14. Pass21,043 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    451528703355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,535 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,535 miles
    Test number
    128254895086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,234 miles (+2,198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,234 miles
    Test number
    186470084415
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteTailgate damaged rear lamps taped up lamps working ok

  17. Pass12,036 miles (+3,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,036 miles
    Test number
    239941183073
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass8,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,808 miles
    Test number
    916710392062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 EGL

Does L15 EGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 EGL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 EGL?
The MOT on L15 EGL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 EGL done?
L15 EGL was recorded at 45,675 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has L15 EGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 EGL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 EGL 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 L15 EGL find?
L15 EGL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint.

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