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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

L30 MLDMOT history

L30 MLD is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L30 MLD red 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,100 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MLD was last recorded at 94,100 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,119 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,100 miles
  • 2025 – 93,119 miles
  • 2024 – 92,507 miles
  • 2023 – 91,105 miles
  • 2022 – 90,143 miles
  • 2021 – 87,621 miles
  • 2020 – 86,585 miles
  • 2019 – 85,889 miles
  • 2017 – 83,544 miles
  • 2016 – 78,629 miles
  • 2015 – 70,732 miles
  • 2014 – 66,397 miles
  • 2013 – 59,799 miles
  • 2012 – 52,013 miles
  • 2011 – 43,467 miles
  • 2010 – 34,978 miles
  • 2009 – 26,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear subframe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    759042448410
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,100 miles (+981)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    662251022156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    350369916518
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,119 miles (+612)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    107688021119
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also split boots (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,507 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    190627711611
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  6. Fail92,506 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    274387039854
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  7. Fail92,505 miles (+1,400)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    401966987402
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning level low (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,105 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    684972603348
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 225-45-w17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,105 miles (+962)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    453693714529
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 225-45-w17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    304053943403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail90,143 miles (+2,522)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    461719530938
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass87,621 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    869203506115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion on rear

  13. Pass86,585 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    593616102478
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail86,585 miles (+696)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    643339053299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    433610275177
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

  16. Fail85,888 miles (+2,344)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    225909599264
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

  17. Pass83,544 miles (+4,915)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    686281826304
    • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded recommend replace
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass78,629 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    268804733979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,732 miles (+4,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    898183285176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass66,397 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    178609264469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,799 miles (+7,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    535412073093
    • 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)

  22. Pass52,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    166569262081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail52,013 miles (+8,546)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    807699062027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass43,467 miles (+8,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    699299951065
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,978 miles (+8,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,978 miles
    Test number
    954751180011
    • NoteAPPROXIAMATELY 10% OF O/S/R REFLECTOR MISSING BUT STILL SECURE

  26. Pass26,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    192828759054
    • 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)

Questions about L30 MLD

Does L30 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MLD is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MLD?
The MOT on L30 MLD is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MLD done?
L30 MLD was recorded at 94,100 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has L30 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MLD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MLD 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 MLD find?
L30 MLD passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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