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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L1 BMEMOT history

L1 BME is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L1 BME silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,386 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BME was last recorded at 110,386 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,552 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,834 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,386 miles
  • 2025 – 107,552 miles
  • 2024 – 104,568 miles
  • 2023 – 101,996 miles
  • 2022 – 99,982 miles
  • 2021 – 97,849 miles
  • 2020 – 96,693 miles
  • 2018 – 93,592 miles
  • 2017 – 91,429 miles
  • 2016 – 89,269 miles
  • 2015 – 86,829 miles
  • 2014 – 81,932 miles
  • 2013 – 73,457 miles
  • 2011 – 54,532 miles
  • 2010 – 41,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,386 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edge and slight cracking in tread
  • AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded and damp
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,386 miles (+2,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    945914171016
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edge and slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded and damp
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Pass107,552 miles (+2,984)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    165697054779
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  3. Pass104,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    949632164961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail104,568 miles (+2,572)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    174007962475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass101,996 miles (+2,014)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,996 miles
    Test number
    159612478313
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger side wing mirror cover loose fitting.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,982 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    825327450804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,849 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    655778575717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,693 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    817474393936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,592 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    444197873038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,429 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    653239003452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,269 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    708593185439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    638789343069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,827 miles (+4,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    652719532848
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass81,932 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    596129764276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,187 miles (+6,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    329361934057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass73,457 miles (+18,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    438617733040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass54,532 miles (+13,523)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    929720021217
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOSF inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  18. Pass41,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    773237730292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BME

Does L1 BME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BME is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BME?
The MOT on L1 BME is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BME done?
L1 BME was recorded at 110,386 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has L1 BME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BME has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 BME 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 L1 BME find?
L1 BME passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded; both rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edge and slight cracking in tread, and 2 more.

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