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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L29 LPFMOT history

L29 LPF is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L29 LPF black 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,060 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LPF was last recorded at 121,060 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 6,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,891 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,169 miles
Average per year
5,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,060 miles
  • 2025 – 114,891 miles
  • 2024 – 110,579 miles
  • 2023 – 99,862 miles
  • 2022 – 94,806 miles
  • 2020 – 89,031 miles
  • 2019 – 81,445 miles
  • 2018 – 77,954 miles
  • 2017 – 70,375 miles
  • 2016 – 64,194 miles
  • 2015 – 60,078 miles
  • 2014 – 52,548 miles
  • 2013 – 46,217 miles
  • 2012 – 40,418 miles
  • 2011 – 31,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,060 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive *Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,060 miles (+6,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,060 miles
    Test number
    527702174267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive *Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,891 miles (+4,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    431579947355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,579 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,579 miles
    Test number
    381053585329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,566 miles (+120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    252810986201
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail110,446 miles (+10,584)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    890733727903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    547277970240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,862 miles (+5,056)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    564613659665
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,806 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,806 miles
    Test number
    192172247401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,031 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    257702301977
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER DAMP

  10. Pass81,445 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    508908653011
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER LOOKS DAMP BUT NO OBVIOUS LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,954 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    122110388989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    391610726711
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing area, little wet?

  13. Fail70,375 miles (+6,181)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    644412838765
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing area, little wet?

  14. Pass64,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    473052852912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,194 miles (+4,116)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    279181368696
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,078 miles (+7,530)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    439548795057
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow emissions 0.00

  17. Pass52,548 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    105105284446
    • NoteDiesel emissions passed,0.07k T/C
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail52,548 miles (+6,331)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    636445584050
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDiesel emissions passed,0.07k T/C
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,217 miles (+5,799)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    127729673453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres treads are perrishing.
    • NoteDiesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,418 miles (+9,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    887846192023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    107428301192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LPF

Does L29 LPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LPF is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LPF?
The MOT on L29 LPF is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LPF done?
L29 LPF was recorded at 121,060 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,922 miles a year.
Has L29 LPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LPF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 LPF 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 LPF find?
L29 LPF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive *minor engine oil leak; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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