Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc
L2 PNXMOT history
L2 PNX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 136,855 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 PNX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,790 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 4 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 PNX was last recorded at 136,855 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,837 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 6,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,855 miles
- 2025 – 130,036 miles
- 2023 – 127,395 miles
- 2022 – 120,203 miles
- 2021 – 115,208 miles
- 2020 – 110,095 miles
- 2019 – 99,412 miles
- 2018 – 91,375 miles
- 2017 – 84,738 miles
- 2016 – 78,195 miles
- 2015 – 74,500 miles
- 2014 – 70,284 miles
- 2013 – 65,774 miles
- 2012 – 59,261 miles
- 2011 – 39,888 miles
- 2010 – 27,036 miles
- 2009 – 17,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,855 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,855 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 136,855 miles
- Test number
- 221343928859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,837 miles (+6,801)2 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,837 miles
- Test number
- 563936731638
- DangerousCentral Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,036 miles (+2,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 130,036 miles
- Test number
- 620166617584
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight gas leak rear exhaust centre y section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass127,395 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,395 miles
- Test number
- 910679506524
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame
Fail127,395 miles (+7,192)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,395 miles
- Test number
- 766877386138
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame
Pass120,203 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 120,203 miles
- Test number
- 309315363322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,200 miles (+4,992)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,200 miles
- Test number
- 188302882875
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass115,208 miles (+5,113)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,208 miles
- Test number
- 298784674337
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,095 miles (+10,683)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 110,095 miles
- Test number
- 218091559996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,412 miles
- Test number
- 867237542787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,412 miles (+8,037)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,412 miles
- Test number
- 540272550875
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,375 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 91,375 miles
- Test number
- 735429805276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,368 miles (+6,630)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,368 miles
- Test number
- 515228808452
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass84,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,738 miles
- Test number
- 629040297302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,738 miles (+6,543)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,738 miles
- Test number
- 893271339377
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,195 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,195 miles
- Test number
- 543512057145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,500 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,500 miles
- Test number
- 378225255180
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail74,495 miles (+4,211)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,495 miles
- Test number
- 639582955198
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,284 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,284 miles
- Test number
- 985296624221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,282 miles (+4,508)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,282 miles
- Test number
- 178386314209
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass65,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,774 miles
- Test number
- 298247013215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,774 miles (+6,513)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,774 miles
- Test number
- 317845013482
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass59,261 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,261 miles
- Test number
- 295917682492
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,260 miles (+3,582)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,260 miles
- Test number
- 667736382134
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail55,678 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,678 miles
- Test number
- 199989152090
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,678 miles (+15,790)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,678 miles
- Test number
- 539719452070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,888 miles (+12,852)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,888 miles
- Test number
- 636072261087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,036 miles (+9,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 27,036 miles
- Test number
- 730564950029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,319 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,319 miles
- Test number
- 491827859034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,316 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,316 miles
- Test number
- 614364359010
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about L2 PNX
- Does L2 PNX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 PNX is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L2 PNX?
- The MOT on L2 PNX is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L2 PNX done?
- L2 PNX was recorded at 136,855 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
- Has L2 PNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 PNX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L2 PNX 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 L2 PNX find?
- L2 PNX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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