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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L24 DSWMOT history

L24 DSW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

L24 DSW black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
200,897 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 DSW was last recorded at 200,897 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 11,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,657 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,240 miles
Average per year
7,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,897 miles
  • 2023 – 189,657 miles
  • 2022 – 182,614 miles
  • 2021 – 174,904 miles
  • 2020 – 171,138 miles
  • 2019 – 167,828 miles
  • 2018 – 164,085 miles
  • 2017 – 154,762 miles
  • 2016 – 143,820 miles
  • 2015 – 131,254 miles
  • 2014 – 120,011 miles
  • 2013 – 108,669 miles
  • 2012 – 98,272 miles
  • 2011 – 98,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,897 miles
  • Advisory2 front wipers
  • AdvisoryFront Lower o/s/f link bar has damage gaiter
  • AdvisoryCovers
  • AdvisoryFront screen chip
  • AdvisoryN/s/r brake sticking
  • AdvisoryN/s/r d bush has play
  • AdvisoryO/s/f wing repaired with tape

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,897 miles (+11,240)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    200,897 miles
    Test number
    465429664659
    • Advisory2 front wipers
    • AdvisoryFront Lower o/s/f link bar has damage gaiter
    • AdvisoryCovers
    • AdvisoryFront screen chip
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake sticking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r d bush has play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing repaired with tape

  2. Pass189,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,657 miles
    Test number
    995538169665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s rear chassis corroded next to suspension mountings

  3. Fail189,657 miles (+7,043)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,657 miles
    Test number
    386093650950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s rear chassis corroded next to suspension mountings

  4. Pass182,614 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,614 miles
    Test number
    979776522967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail182,614 miles (+7,710)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,614 miles
    Test number
    181720467376
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass174,904 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    174,904 miles
    Test number
    978344504882
    • Advisory2 sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryChip on front screen center
    • AdvisoryCovers /under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose have corrosion on ferrules
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose have corrosion on ferrules

  7. Fail174,904 miles (+3,766)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,904 miles
    Test number
    162697656411
    • DangerousCentral Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure sticking (3.1 (c))
    • Advisory2 sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryChip on front screen center
    • AdvisoryCovers /under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose have corrosion on ferrules
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose have corrosion on ferrules

  8. Pass171,138 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    171,138 miles
    Test number
    881948624107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wing damegd
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover has bolt missing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s shocker top mountings corroded

  9. Fail171,138 miles (+3,310)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,138 miles
    Test number
    841538460519
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wing damegd
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover has bolt missing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s shocker top mountings corroded

  10. Pass167,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,828 miles
    Test number
    197827311180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail167,828 miles (+3,743)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,828 miles
    Test number
    685532514663
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass164,085 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,085 miles
    Test number
    823378860210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,762 miles (+226)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,762 miles
    Test number
    922829432403
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail154,536 miles (+10,716)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,536 miles
    Test number
    428206890805
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass143,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,820 miles
    Test number
    657950780520
    • AdvisoryFront plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail143,820 miles (+12,566)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,820 miles
    Test number
    136063703407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass131,254 miles (+222)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    266322135121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail131,032 miles (+11,021)2 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    828756825159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass120,011 miles (+11,342)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,011 miles
    Test number
    345722024160
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked /perished

  20. Pass108,669 miles (+10,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    348129623185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass98,272 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    306950732199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,233 miles
    Test number
    476692301105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 DSW

Does L24 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 DSW expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 DSW?
The MOT on L24 DSW expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 DSW done?
L24 DSW was recorded at 200,897 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 7,785 miles a year.
Has L24 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 DSW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 DSW 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 L24 DSW find?
L24 DSW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 7 advisories: 2 front wipers; front lower o/s/f link bar has damage gaiter; covers, and 4 more.

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