
Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc
L30 DEXMOT history
L30 DEX is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 168,969 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 DEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
L30 DEX was last recorded at 168,969 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 8,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,222 miles · 15 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,747 miles
- Average per year
- 10,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 168,969 miles
- 2022 – 160,222 miles
- 2021 – 151,680 miles
- 2020 – 151,564 miles
- 2019 – 133,251 miles
- 2018 – 121,952 miles
- 2017 – 113,004 miles
- 2016 – 106,679 miles
- 2015 – 96,090 miles
- 2014 – 84,848 miles
- 2013 – 69,094 miles
- 2012 – 57,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust system hitting rear axle
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail168,969 miles (+8,747)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,969 miles
- Test number
- 849462141232
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system hitting rear axle
Pass160,222 miles (+8,542)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 160,222 miles
- Test number
- 871785947248
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around dpf. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass151,680 miles (+116)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 151,680 miles
- Test number
- 349022502140
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,564 miles (+7,275)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,564 miles
- Test number
- 718136855808
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,289 miles (+11,038)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,289 miles
- Test number
- 701766062683
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,251 miles (+11,299)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 133,251 miles
- Test number
- 864897410375
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
Pass121,952 miles (+8,948)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 121,952 miles
- Test number
- 184715577818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components
Pass113,004 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 113,004 miles
- Test number
- 947075851130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail113,044 miles (+6,365)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,044 miles
- Test number
- 740266610794
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,679 miles (+10,589)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,679 miles
- Test number
- 494832403315
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside front (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAdvisory driver front seat belt is slow to return
- AdvisoryAdvisory engine cover and under tray fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (3.7.B.3)
Pass96,090 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 116455875417
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail96,058 miles (+11,210)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,058 miles
- Test number
- 589993875003
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,848 miles (+15,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,848 miles
- Test number
- 855689764015
- 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)
Pass69,094 miles (+11,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 929497963017
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,297 miles
- Test number
- 107390482462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 DEX
- Does L30 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L30 DEX expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L30 DEX?
- The MOT on L30 DEX expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L30 DEX done?
- L30 DEX was recorded at 168,969 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
- Has L30 DEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 DEX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L30 DEX 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 L30 DEX find?
- L30 DEX failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.
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