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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

L28 ADEMOT history

L28 ADE is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

L28 ADE silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
140,742 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ADE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ADE was last recorded at 140,742 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,720 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,742 miles
  • 2024 – 134,343 miles
  • 2023 – 126,680 miles
  • 2022 – 124,238 miles
  • 2021 – 121,643 miles
  • 2020 – 119,137 miles
  • 2019 – 115,465 miles
  • 2018 – 114,495 miles
  • 2016 – 109,472 miles
  • 2015 – 95,599 miles
  • 2014 – 85,422 miles
  • 2013 – 82,918 miles
  • 2012 – 78,406 miles
  • 2011 – 73,236 miles
  • 2010 – 65,620 miles
  • 2009 – 55,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Various tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,742 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,742 miles
    Test number
    282043726644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail140,720 miles (+6,377)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,720 miles
    Test number
    292793024514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,343 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,343 miles
    Test number
    249879173213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail132,243 miles (+5,563)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    197494940533
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass126,680 miles (+2,442)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,680 miles
    Test number
    110962327483
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    258844936904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail124,238 miles (+2,595)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    507864709455
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass121,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    758021039700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail121,643 miles (+2,506)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    626469473584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,137 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    869742508906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,465 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    661637695094
    • AdvisoryVarious tyres cracking

  12. Fail115,458 miles (+963)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,458 miles
    Test number
    183100582912
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious tyres cracking

  13. Pass114,495 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,495 miles
    Test number
    237282265881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,489 miles (+5,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    234511527956
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass109,472 miles (+13,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    693622216889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,599 miles (+10,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,599 miles
    Test number
    178061883303
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn

  17. Pass85,422 miles (+2,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    178947784212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass82,918 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,918 miles
    Test number
    398077773405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,406 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    119315682239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    307607481408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,236 miles (+7,616)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    908206781254
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,620 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    133081480226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    500939279262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 ADE

Does L28 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 ADE expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 ADE?
The MOT on L28 ADE expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 ADE done?
L28 ADE was recorded at 140,742 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
Has L28 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ADE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 ADE 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 L28 ADE find?
L28 ADE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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