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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

L3 KMOMOT history

L3 KMO is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L3 KMO black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,401 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KMO was last recorded at 142,401 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,614 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,787 miles
Average per year
8,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,401 miles
  • 2025 – 137,614 miles
  • 2024 – 130,188 miles
  • 2023 – 127,238 miles
  • 2022 – 125,452 miles
  • 2021 – 120,781 miles
  • 2019 – 116,065 miles
  • 2018 – 104,313 miles
  • 2017 – 95,385 miles
  • 2016 – 81,030 miles
  • 2015 – 63,899 miles
  • 2014 – 46,644 miles
  • 2013 – 31,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,401 miles (+4,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    987771980077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,614 miles (+7,426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,614 miles
    Test number
    195394682605
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,188 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,188 miles
    Test number
    374527273190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail130,144 miles (+2,906)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    315389987603
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass127,238 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,238 miles
    Test number
    270825599379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,234 miles (+77)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,234 miles
    Test number
    821090659424
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,157 miles (+1,705)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    786355192725
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plat value 0.50 Average reading 3.01 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber hanger by flexi section perishing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  8. Pass125,452 miles (+4,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,452 miles
    Test number
    208928251207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,781 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,781 miles
    Test number
    658774761726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail120,710 miles (+4,645)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    722875566112
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.50 Average Reading 1.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass116,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    492530655764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,065 miles (+11,752)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    275248089852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass104,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    613951284993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,313 miles (+8,928)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    361941131816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass95,385 miles (+14,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    515464290341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,030 miles (+17,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    183560099243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,899 miles (+17,255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    632290822222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,644 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    806545834375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,455 miles (+14,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    187860424217
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    895528913239
    • 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 L3 KMO

Does L3 KMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KMO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KMO?
The MOT on L3 KMO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KMO done?
L3 KMO was recorded at 142,401 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,785 miles a year.
Has L3 KMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KMO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 KMO 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 L3 KMO find?
L3 KMO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven.

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