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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L27 GLOMOT history

L27 GLO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L27 GLO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,343 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 GLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 GLO was last recorded at 144,343 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,085 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,343 miles
  • 2025 – 142,085 miles
  • 2024 – 139,740 miles
  • 2023 – 136,381 miles
  • 2022 – 130,860 miles
  • 2021 – 124,336 miles
  • 2020 – 123,935 miles
  • 2019 – 119,376 miles
  • 2018 – 115,906 miles
  • 2017 – 106,308 miles
  • 2016 – 96,237 miles
  • 2015 – 83,079 miles
  • 2014 – 70,326 miles
  • 2013 – 59,691 miles
  • 2012 – 58,380 miles
  • 2011 – 47,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,343 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,343 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,343 miles
    Test number
    554934583705
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,085 miles (+2,345)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,085 miles
    Test number
    311807153447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,740 miles (+3,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,740 miles
    Test number
    836387817773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded [ upper section missing ]
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak [ around rack casing area ]

  4. Pass136,381 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,381 miles
    Test number
    213597022221
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass130,860 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,860 miles
    Test number
    714896973792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,845 miles (+6,509)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    135941472125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    501696221336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail124,336 miles (+401)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    484560778344
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass123,935 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    937911263432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,376 miles (+3,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    681413239858
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    962247327606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,906 miles (+9,598)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    255216550014
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass106,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    192564986136
    • AdvisoryBoth rear stop lamps faded

  14. Fail106,308 miles (+10,071)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    590680832562
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear stop lamps faded

  15. Pass96,237 miles (+13,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    305905443221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass83,079 miles (+12,753)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    999615715158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,326 miles (+10,635)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    257852704426
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmoke test - blip not detected

  18. Pass59,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    725908823174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,691 miles (+1,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    596024123143
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass58,380 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    187293632458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,456 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    569424511096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,444 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    235293811028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

Questions about L27 GLO

Does L27 GLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 GLO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 GLO?
The MOT on L27 GLO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 GLO done?
L27 GLO was recorded at 144,343 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has L27 GLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 GLO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 GLO 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 GLO find?
L27 GLO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front coil spring corroded.

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