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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

L5 UUVMOT history

L5 UUV is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

L5 UUV grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
139,105 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UUV was last recorded at 139,105 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,105 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,105 miles
  • 2024 – 130,746 miles
  • 2023 – 120,201 miles
  • 2022 – 108,050 miles
  • 2021 – 95,549 miles
  • 2020 – 86,857 miles
  • 2019 – 76,009 miles
  • 2018 – 68,500 miles
  • 2017 – 58,487 miles
  • 2016 – 49,285 miles
  • 2014 – 39,894 miles
  • 2013 – 33,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,105 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,105 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    893843725357
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail139,105 miles (+8,359)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    514185085713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides of tie bar mount holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass130,746 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    457645206906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,201 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    657334597580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,050 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    332151351080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,549 miles
    Test number
    351576636851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail95,548 miles (+8,691)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    960649153168
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,857 miles (+10,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    469648583540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,009 miles (+7,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    669039372432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    626668051565
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,500 miles (+10,013)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    633211121505
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    622199230893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,487 miles (+9,202)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    649947875069
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass49,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    412756842735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,285 miles (+9,391)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    664562845307
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  16. Pass39,894 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    907549534224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    157771363280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UUV

Does L5 UUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 UUV expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 UUV?
The MOT on L5 UUV expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 UUV done?
L5 UUV was recorded at 139,105 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
Has L5 UUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UUV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 UUV 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 UUV find?
L5 UUV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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