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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

L16 PDSMOT history

L16 PDS is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L16 PDS grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,820 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PDS was last recorded at 57,820 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,077 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
3,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,820 miles
  • 2024 – 55,077 miles
  • 2023 – 52,579 miles
  • 2022 – 50,742 miles
  • 2021 – 48,539 miles
  • 2020 – 48,181 miles
  • 2019 – 45,225 miles
  • 2018 – 43,344 miles
  • 2017 – 40,418 miles
  • 2016 – 39,091 miles
  • 2015 – 28,947 miles
  • 2014 – 25,806 miles
  • 2013 – 20,204 miles
  • 2012 – 15,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,820 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    154247073298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    377726394006
    • AdvisoryCar has been undersealed

  3. Fail55,077 miles (+2,498)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    626842323875
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCar has been undersealed

  4. Pass52,579 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    585697859583
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,742 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    796810137529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,539 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,539 miles
    Test number
    699924457351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,181 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    227322496454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,115 miles (+2,890)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    286021021358
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Stays on full beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

  9. Pass45,225 miles (+1,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    672549476521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

  10. Pass43,344 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    423640973701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    293635679585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,418 miles (+1,327)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    180492558000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17

  13. Pass39,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    206888848859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,091 miles (+10,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    268859190668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass28,947 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,947 miles
    Test number
    386475125142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    117574425420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,586 miles (+2,780)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    266863725092
    • FailureBattery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass25,806 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    168394024018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,204 miles
    Test number
    135105823435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,204 miles (+5,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,204 miles
    Test number
    966065423023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass15,051 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,051 miles
    Test number
    558947222015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder tray fitted unable to fully inspect steering components

Questions about L16 PDS

Does L16 PDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 PDS is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 PDS?
The MOT on L16 PDS is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 PDS done?
L16 PDS was recorded at 57,820 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,101 miles a year.
Has L16 PDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PDS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 PDS 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 L16 PDS find?
L16 PDS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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