Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
L40 AWGMOT history
L40 AWG is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 201,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 201,716 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 AWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 4 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 AWG was last recorded at 201,716 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 12,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 189,472 miles · 13 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,244 miles
- Average per year
- 8,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 201,716 miles
- 2022 – 189,472 miles
- 2020 – 178,692 miles
- 2019 – 171,423 miles
- 2018 – 164,139 miles
- 2017 – 157,940 miles
- 2015 – 149,675 miles
- 2014 – 137,132 miles
- 2013 – 118,720 miles
- 2011 – 114,631 miles
- 2009 – 99,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,716 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 201,716 miles
- Test number
- 902676249346
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail201,716 miles (+12,244)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,716 miles
- Test number
- 620495437242
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass189,472 miles (+217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 189,472 miles
- Test number
- 380720421203
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail189,255 miles (+10,563)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,255 miles
- Test number
- 228753842753
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass178,692 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 178,692 miles
- Test number
- 763566094842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,611 miles (+7,188)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,611 miles
- Test number
- 539936282445
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,423 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 171,423 miles
- Test number
- 954136242941
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail171,342 miles (+7,203)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,342 miles
- Test number
- 222084370530
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass164,139 miles (+3,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 164,139 miles
- Test number
- 547689733729
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn
Pass160,408 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 160,408 miles
- Test number
- 822267914159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
Pass157,940 miles (+8,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 157,940 miles
- Test number
- 398200282758
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass149,675 miles (+12,543)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 149,675 miles
- Test number
- 895827971653
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass137,132 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 137,132 miles
- Test number
- 236716454392
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail137,129 miles (+13,244)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,129 miles
- Test number
- 419856654464
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass123,885 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,885 miles
- Test number
- 759183114056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,720 miles (+4,089)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 118,720 miles
- Test number
- 186162603423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 114,631 miles
- Test number
- 439805151301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,631 miles (+6,809)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,631 miles
- Test number
- 719335751373
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass107,822 miles (+8,413)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 107,822 miles
- Test number
- 415976701080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 99,409 miles
- Test number
- 832524569321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,409 miles (+21,151)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,409 miles
- Test number
- 242414669390
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass78,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 78,258 miles
- Test number
- 221822789049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 AWG
- Does L40 AWG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 AWG expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 AWG?
- The MOT on L40 AWG expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 AWG done?
- L40 AWG was recorded at 201,716 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 8,942 miles a year.
- Has L40 AWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 AWG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 AWG 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 L40 AWG find?
- L40 AWG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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