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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L20 BADMOT history

L20 BAD is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,229 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BAD was last recorded at 78,229 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,216 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,229 miles
  • 2025 – 78,216 miles
  • 2024 – 76,921 miles
  • 2023 – 75,228 miles
  • 2019 – 68,828 miles
  • 2018 – 68,048 miles
  • 2017 – 66,534 miles
  • 2016 – 61,173 miles
  • 2015 – 55,725 miles
  • 2014 – 49,994 miles
  • 2013 – 43,302 miles
  • 2012 – 37,094 miles
  • 2011 – 31,847 miles
  • 2010 – 26,705 miles
  • 2009 – 20,669 miles
  • 2008 – 15,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,229 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,229 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    227488298262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    514987717009
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,216 miles (+1,295)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    287801316925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,921 miles (+1,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    661608156430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,228 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    249843348467
    • AdvisoryCar standing still for a long period of time

  6. Pass68,828 miles (+780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    125305396264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,048 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,048 miles
    Test number
    589864772620
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    712829252974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail66,531 miles (+5,358)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    534991587368
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass61,173 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    245547267231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,725 miles (+5,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    519608245163
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cus in outer sidewalls

  12. Pass49,994 miles (+6,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    225280754470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,302 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    247521443464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,094 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    526804612156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,847 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    707446031109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,705 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,705 miles
    Test number
    414138430187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,669 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,669 miles
    Test number
    520574939086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,731 miles
    Test number
    743233508003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 BAD

Does L20 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BAD is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BAD?
The MOT on L20 BAD is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BAD done?
L20 BAD was recorded at 78,229 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has L20 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BAD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 BAD 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 L20 BAD find?
L20 BAD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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