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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

L29 CSPMOT history

L29 CSP is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

L29 CSP grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
163,895 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 CSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 CSP was last recorded at 163,895 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 13,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,096 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13,799 miles
Average per year
7,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,895 miles
  • 2023 – 150,096 miles
  • 2022 – 136,450 miles
  • 2021 – 130,164 miles
  • 2020 – 127,198 miles
  • 2019 – 124,992 miles
  • 2018 – 122,195 miles
  • 2017 – 107,831 miles
  • 2016 – 98,458 miles
  • 2015 – 90,693 miles
  • 2013 – 83,081 miles
  • 2012 – 64,875 miles
  • 2010 – 54,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel more of an investigation needed (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint deteriorating borderline

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,895 miles (+13,799)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,895 miles
    Test number
    712000310510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel more of an investigation needed (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint deteriorating borderline

  2. Pass150,096 miles (+13,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,096 miles
    Test number
    781687212903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,450 miles (+1,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,450 miles
    Test number
    899606154288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail134,733 miles (+4,569)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,733 miles
    Test number
    539260022764
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield is insecure

  5. Pass130,164 miles (+2,966)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    627658223353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryRearmost heat shield loose

  6. Pass127,198 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,198 miles
    Test number
    944177235828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  7. Pass124,992 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    781010207109
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not operating (pre2009 vehicle)

  8. Pass122,195 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,195 miles
    Test number
    983045477751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,831 miles (+9,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,831 miles
    Test number
    172652158838
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres 1mm on inner edges

  10. Pass98,458 miles (+7,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    209918490310
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components & preventing full inspection of testable items
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass90,693 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    299179065479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,081 miles (+7,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    439424863483
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass75,557 miles (+10,682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    959383603068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,875 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,875 miles
    Test number
    907062912079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,766 miles (+10,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    496894102007
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,002 miles
    Test number
    173925660319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 CSP

Does L29 CSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 CSP expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 CSP?
The MOT on L29 CSP expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 CSP done?
L29 CSP was recorded at 163,895 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 7,576 miles a year.
Has L29 CSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 CSP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 CSP 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 L29 CSP find?
L29 CSP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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