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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L26 BMDMOT history

L26 BMD is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,780 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BMD was last recorded at 123,780 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 2,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,190 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,590 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,780 miles
  • 2023 – 121,190 miles
  • 2022 – 116,121 miles
  • 2021 – 111,026 miles
  • 2020 – 106,029 miles
  • 2019 – 102,748 miles
  • 2018 – 96,056 miles
  • 2017 – 88,079 miles
  • 2016 – 81,377 miles
  • 2015 – 71,142 miles
  • 2014 – 62,060 miles
  • 2013 – 53,641 miles
  • 2012 – 45,009 miles
  • 2011 – 38,305 miles
  • 2010 – 29,702 miles
  • 2009 – 25,026 miles
  • 2008 – 21,439 miles
  • 2007 – 18,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,780 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,780 miles
    Test number
    167768720064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,190 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    184840184662
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail121,186 miles (+5,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,186 miles
    Test number
    408667766987
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,121 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    157070449511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust clamp missing (exhaust still secure)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,121 miles (+5,095)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    850276784388
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust clamp missing (exhaust still secure)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,026 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    795307530900
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Fail111,020 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    654907541456
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box large hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroeded

  8. Pass106,029 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    961768636914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,748 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    731324082039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,056 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    408242380993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,079 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    833196675385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,377 miles (+10,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    199912372096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,142 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    298967955152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,060 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    355919464132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,641 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    988849553199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,009 miles (+6,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    698755472175
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,305 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,305 miles
    Test number
    378049601208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,702 miles (+4,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    981724510225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,026 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,026 miles
    Test number
    964692999160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,439 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,439 miles
    Test number
    600070998140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    290437897416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,176 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    624987697112
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 BMD

Does L26 BMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 BMD expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 BMD?
The MOT on L26 BMD expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 BMD done?
L26 BMD was recorded at 123,780 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has L26 BMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BMD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 BMD 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 L26 BMD find?
L26 BMD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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