Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc
L1 PHWMOT history
L1 PHW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 59,772 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 PHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 PHW was last recorded at 59,772 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,343 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,429 miles
- Average per year
- 3,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,772 miles
- 2025 – 58,343 miles
- 2024 – 56,908 miles
- 2023 – 54,858 miles
- 2022 – 52,840 miles
- 2021 – 51,452 miles
- 2020 – 50,012 miles
- 2019 – 46,503 miles
- 2018 – 43,234 miles
- 2017 – 38,062 miles
- 2016 – 34,556 miles
- 2015 – 29,793 miles
- 2014 – 25,760 miles
- 2013 – 21,612 miles
- 2012 – 15,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,772 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc's slight scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's slight crack's from outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,772 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 59,772 miles
- Test number
- 703600756273
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc's slight scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's slight crack's from outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,772 miles (+1,429)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,772 miles
- Test number
- 998808186786
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc's slight scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's slight crack's from outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,343 miles (+1,435)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 58,343 miles
- Test number
- 345511344451
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
Pass56,908 miles (+2,050)22 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 56,908 miles
- Test number
- 239460663678
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arm mounting point on the sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arm mounting point on the sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,858 miles (+2,018)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 54,858 miles
- Test number
- 483094674489
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear subframe mounting points and the subframe are both corroded but not to a point of failure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/R and N/S/R lower arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks are corroded
Pass52,840 miles (+1,388)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,840 miles
- Test number
- 168310214617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,452 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 51,452 miles
- Test number
- 617952834267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,012 miles
- Test number
- 309215793597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,012 miles (+3,509)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,012 miles
- Test number
- 925245762383
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass46,503 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,503 miles
- Test number
- 894479772425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass43,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 43,234 miles
- Test number
- 733719445250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,234 miles (+5,172)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,234 miles
- Test number
- 776014984642
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass38,062 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,062 miles
- Test number
- 666259868738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,556 miles (+4,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,556 miles
- Test number
- 132906792753
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/grooved/raised ridge to face/uneven wear (3.5.1i)
Pass29,793 miles (+4,033)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,793 miles
- Test number
- 146158845147
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,760 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 25,760 miles
- Test number
- 716339844106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,612 miles (+6,128)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 21,612 miles
- Test number
- 985605953110
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass15,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 15,484 miles
- Test number
- 698810672108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 PHW
- Does L1 PHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 PHW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 PHW?
- The MOT on L1 PHW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 PHW done?
- L1 PHW was recorded at 59,772 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,156 miles a year.
- Has L1 PHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 PHW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 PHW 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 PHW find?
- L1 PHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's slight scored.; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre's slight crack's from outer side wall..
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