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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

L21 NGBMOT history

L21 NGB is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

L21 NGB black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
157,219 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NGB
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
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NGB was last recorded at 157,219 miles on 1 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,219 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,219 miles
  • 2023 – 150,165 miles
  • 2022 – 145,321 miles
  • 2021 – 141,513 miles
  • 2020 – 138,530 miles
  • 2019 – 134,544 miles
  • 2018 – 132,409 miles
  • 2017 – 112,804 miles
  • 2016 – 105,821 miles
  • 2015 – 98,135 miles
  • 2014 – 86,554 miles
  • 2013 – 77,770 miles
  • 2012 – 65,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,219 miles
    Test number
    894474887894
    • 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))
  2. Fail157,219 miles (+7,054)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,219 miles
    Test number
    174009779376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight fuel filter leak
  3. Pass150,165 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    105859716347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,321 miles
    Test number
    495831478227
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded and insecure
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust gas leak from egr pipe
  5. Fail145,321 miles (+3,808)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,321 miles
    Test number
    337512078822
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very well worn on outer edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded and insecure
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust gas leak from egr pipe
  6. Pass141,513 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,513 miles
    Test number
    472137514686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,530 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,530 miles
    Test number
    177888228652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,521 miles (+3,977)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,521 miles
    Test number
    470124626732
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass134,544 miles (+2,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,544 miles
    Test number
    906738523579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass132,409 miles (+19,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    784714007156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,804 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    394291064741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass105,821 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    139589159011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,817 miles (+7,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    812874921268
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Pass98,135 miles (+11,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    133521260476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass86,554 miles (+8,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    906635344264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall cracked on make of tyre
  16. Pass77,770 miles (+12,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    139286943243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass65,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    199708892160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 NGB

Does L21 NGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 NGB expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 NGB?
The MOT on L21 NGB expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 NGB done?
L21 NGB was recorded at 157,219 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
Has L21 NGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NGB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 NGB 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 L21 NGB find?
L21 NGB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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