Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
L4 FRHMOT history
L4 FRH is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 104,350 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 FRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 FRH was last recorded at 104,350 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 4,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,070 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,280 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,350 miles
- 2024 – 100,070 miles
- 2019 – 99,122 miles
- 2018 – 95,252 miles
- 2017 – 91,527 miles
- 2016 – 87,599 miles
- 2015 – 83,795 miles
- 2014 – 81,421 miles
- 2013 – 76,672 miles
- 2012 – 70,246 miles
- 2011 – 56,051 miles
- 2010 – 47,993 miles
- 2008 – 44,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,350 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,350 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 104,350 miles
- Test number
- 752796923237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,070 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,070 miles
- Test number
- 964353502128
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail100,070 miles (+948)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,070 miles
- Test number
- 944196151682
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,122 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,122 miles
- Test number
- 281841433183
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,252 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,252 miles
- Test number
- 143784613467
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass91,527 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,527 miles
- Test number
- 886514403883
- AdvisorySlight play in upper joints both rear
Pass87,599 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,599 miles
- Test number
- 244342791365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,795 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 83,795 miles
- Test number
- 996337578603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,751 miles (+2,330)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,751 miles
- Test number
- 208919190652
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass81,421 miles (+4,749)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,421 miles
- Test number
- 925015624318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass76,672 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,672 miles
- Test number
- 487283233394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,246 miles (+4,170)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,246 miles
- Test number
- 867737422387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,076 miles (+10,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 66,076 miles
- Test number
- 329320232040
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,051 miles (+8,058)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,051 miles
- Test number
- 175581211425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,993 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 47,993 miles
- Test number
- 293684010052
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 44,412 miles
- Test number
- 643556648322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 FRH
- Does L4 FRH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 FRH expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 FRH?
- The MOT on L4 FRH expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 FRH done?
- L4 FRH was recorded at 104,350 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has L4 FRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 FRH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 FRH 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 FRH find?
- L4 FRH passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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