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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L28 AOSMOT history

L28 AOS is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2021 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

L28 AOS blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2021
Mileage
159,204 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 AOS
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
22 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

L28 AOS was last recorded at 159,204 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 8,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,078 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,126 miles
Average per year
10,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,204 miles
  • 2020 – 151,078 miles
  • 2019 – 147,536 miles
  • 2018 – 143,090 miles
  • 2017 – 129,377 miles
  • 2016 – 116,399 miles
  • 2015 – 101,090 miles
  • 2014 – 85,606 miles
  • 2013 – 69,454 miles
  • 2012 – 57,482 miles
  • 2011 – 43,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,204 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear tyre worn uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,204 miles (+8,126)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    172631346830
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    436458415457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail151,078 miles (+3,542)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    681939307990
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass147,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,536 miles
    Test number
    913103285129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,536 miles (+80)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,536 miles
    Test number
    521994945987
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail147,456 miles (+4,366)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    128053200971
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,090 miles
    Test number
    196182619386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven

  8. Fail143,090 miles (+13,713)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,090 miles
    Test number
    768385087424
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven

  9. Pass129,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    431390233996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,377 miles (+12,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    409652852045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  11. Pass116,399 miles (+15,309)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    133343401671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,090 miles (+15,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    819515925199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,606 miles (+16,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    948940904160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,454 miles (+11,972)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    227878303446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass57,482 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    747965522117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,461 miles (+13,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    227904722124
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass43,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    509023621196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 AOS

Does L28 AOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 AOS expired on 4 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 AOS?
The MOT on L28 AOS expired on 4 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 AOS done?
L28 AOS was recorded at 159,204 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 10,850 miles a year.
Has L28 AOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 AOS has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 AOS 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 AOS find?
L28 AOS failed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 3 more.

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