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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L27 CMRMOT history

L27 CMR is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

L27 CMR grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
131,265 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 CMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 CMR was last recorded at 131,265 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 3,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,230 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,035 miles
Average per year
8,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,265 miles
  • 2021 – 128,230 miles
  • 2020 – 124,286 miles
  • 2019 – 118,300 miles
  • 2018 – 109,508 miles
  • 2017 – 102,824 miles
  • 2016 – 92,819 miles
  • 2015 – 84,562 miles
  • 2014 – 70,348 miles
  • 2013 – 57,398 miles
  • 2012 – 46,772 miles
  • 2011 – 40,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,265 miles (+3,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,265 miles
    Test number
    220411571809
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,230 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    325240572385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,286 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,286 miles
    Test number
    144866403273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,300 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    378701677716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,508 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    136546725708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,504 miles (+6,680)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    295234668568
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking union at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass102,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    383024509336
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail102,823 miles (+10,004)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    921054591938
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass92,819 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,819 miles
    Test number
    807747002719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,562 miles (+14,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    689846125243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,348 miles (+12,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    309234014208
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass57,398 miles (+10,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,398 miles
    Test number
    678126923219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,772 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    496457922251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,710 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    669901251294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...
    • NoteFULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA .. APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...
    • NoteOBJECT HANGING FROM CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR ...

Questions about L27 CMR

Does L27 CMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 CMR expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 CMR?
The MOT on L27 CMR expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 CMR done?
L27 CMR was recorded at 131,265 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
Has L27 CMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 CMR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L27 CMR 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 L27 CMR find?
L27 CMR passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret, and 2 more.

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