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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L5 AABMOT history

L5 AAB is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L5 AAB blue 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,829 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AAB was last recorded at 93,829 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,380 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
4,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,829 miles
  • 2025 – 91,380 miles
  • 2024 – 90,279 miles
  • 2022 – 88,385 miles
  • 2021 – 86,054 miles
  • 2020 – 84,703 miles
  • 2019 – 82,435 miles
  • 2018 – 78,461 miles
  • 2017 – 74,780 miles
  • 2016 – 70,246 miles
  • 2015 – 63,233 miles
  • 2014 – 55,860 miles
  • 2013 – 48,758 miles
  • 2012 – 40,721 miles
  • 2011 – 33,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,829 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,829 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    107378515069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,380 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    713287737999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,377 miles (+1,098)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,377 miles
    Test number
    479919137880
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass90,279 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    977986067786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass88,385 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    158759587786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,054 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    380571980702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass84,703 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    101964115853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,435 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,435 miles
    Test number
    862310533221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass78,461 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    657409170029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,780 miles (+4,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,780 miles
    Test number
    794414399352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass70,246 miles (+7,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    755676146502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to de-laminate
  12. Pass63,233 miles (+7,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    332817834603
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted
  13. Pass55,860 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    118459274287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,758 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,758 miles
    Test number
    569817073264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,721 miles (+7,214)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    139169882292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers little poor
  16. Pass33,507 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    755956311354
    • NoteMot carried out in wet conditions
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

Questions about L5 AAB

Does L5 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AAB is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 AAB?
The MOT on L5 AAB is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AAB done?
L5 AAB was recorded at 93,829 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,183 miles a year.
Has L5 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AAB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 AAB 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 L5 AAB find?
L5 AAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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