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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

L4 EFNMOT history

L4 EFN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L4 EFN black 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,143 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EFN was last recorded at 160,143 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,211 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,143 miles
  • 2025 – 157,211 miles
  • 2024 – 155,610 miles
  • 2023 – 152,261 miles
  • 2022 – 151,072 miles
  • 2021 – 147,533 miles
  • 2020 – 144,813 miles
  • 2019 – 142,122 miles
  • 2018 – 137,245 miles
  • 2017 – 132,834 miles
  • 2016 – 129,107 miles
  • 2015 – 123,557 miles
  • 2014 – 106,007 miles
  • 2013 – 90,389 miles
  • 2012 – 79,134 miles
  • 2011 – 62,371 miles
  • 2010 – 50,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,143 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • O/s front tyre wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,143 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,143 miles
    Test number
    857260810621
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass157,211 miles (+1,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,211 miles
    Test number
    368756411168
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    247097988255
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail155,610 miles (+3,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    268700404092
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass152,261 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,261 miles
    Test number
    483196331343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,072 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,072 miles
    Test number
    350383530374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,533 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,533 miles
    Test number
    778640918071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,813 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,813 miles
    Test number
    869396726138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,122 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    128121846485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,245 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    715350610921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,834 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,834 miles
    Test number
    692328340485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,107 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,107 miles
    Test number
    138814766318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing thin

  13. Fail129,106 miles (+5,549)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,106 miles
    Test number
    651878446126
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR COVER MISSING (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR COVER MISSING (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing thin

  14. Pass123,557 miles (+17,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,557 miles
    Test number
    529147915269
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass106,007 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    256755134253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has uneven wear on inside.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perishing.

  16. Fail106,007 miles (+15,618)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    226345734239
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has uneven wear on inside.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perishing.

  17. Pass90,389 miles (+11,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    239053863269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,134 miles (+16,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    895480972239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass62,371 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    359891901359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    664350600361
    • 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 L4 EFN

Does L4 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EFN is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EFN?
The MOT on L4 EFN is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EFN done?
L4 EFN was recorded at 160,143 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has L4 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EFN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 EFN 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 L4 EFN find?
L4 EFN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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