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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L5 FACMOT history

L5 FAC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L5 FAC silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,615 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FAC was last recorded at 47,615 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,477 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,615 miles
  • 2025 – 47,477 miles
  • 2024 – 47,208 miles
  • 2023 – 46,731 miles
  • 2022 – 45,621 miles
  • 2021 – 44,812 miles
  • 2019 – 43,005 miles
  • 2018 – 39,345 miles
  • 2017 – 36,240 miles
  • 2016 – 32,728 miles
  • 2015 – 29,681 miles
  • 2014 – 26,822 miles
  • 2013 – 22,753 miles
  • 2012 – 19,831 miles
  • 2011 – 16,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,615 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,615 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    798775448331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,477 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    773700293424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,208 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    229751766580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,731 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    374311758609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,621 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    641029322951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    921937551541
    • 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. Fail44,812 miles (+1,807)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    380874126504
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass43,005 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    416435144844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,345 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,345 miles
    Test number
    721003951549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,340 miles (+3,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    401490443674
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass36,240 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    857975017548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,728 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,728 miles
    Test number
    148921677810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,681 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,681 miles
    Test number
    278886505122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,822 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    245190904455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,753 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,753 miles
    Test number
    808692013179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,831 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,831 miles
    Test number
    687898382085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,174 miles
    Test number
    145812201149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FAC

Does L5 FAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FAC is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FAC?
The MOT on L5 FAC is valid until 26 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 FAC done?
L5 FAC was recorded at 47,615 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has L5 FAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FAC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 FAC 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 FAC find?
L5 FAC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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