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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L60 MCUMOT history

L60 MCU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
106,702 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 MCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 MCU was last recorded at 106,702 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 1,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,626 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,076 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,702 miles
  • 2021 – 104,367 miles
  • 2019 – 92,863 miles
  • 2017 – 91,850 miles
  • 2015 – 86,320 miles
  • 2014 – 78,495 miles
  • 2013 – 77,118 miles
  • 2012 – 74,751 miles
  • 2011 – 73,513 miles
  • 2010 – 68,864 miles
  • 2009 – 61,255 miles
  • 2008 – 58,600 miles
  • 2007 – 47,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    511016108175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail106,702 miles (+1,076)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    833277797007
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass105,626 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    477080126854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,624 miles (+1,257)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    150710341154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass104,367 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    284053276005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,365 miles (+11,502)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    964443092878
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    874070862497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,862 miles (+1,012)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    176840566047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,850 miles
    Test number
    128395597298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,850 miles (+5,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,850 miles
    Test number
    913864506688
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass86,320 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,320 miles
    Test number
    769041325137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,495 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    775631644047
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOne front exhaust rubber mount split

  13. Fail78,494 miles (+1,376)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    196998534051
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOne front exhaust rubber mount split

  14. Pass77,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    847546343088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail77,118 miles (+2,367)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    155986743062
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass74,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    559260632046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  17. Fail74,751 miles (+1,238)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    375660332025
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    595962731067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,513 miles (+4,649)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    425671131000
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO-s headlamp light output reduced

  20. Pass68,864 miles (+7,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    264429130021
    • NoteO/s low beam slightly dim

  21. Pass61,255 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    114338859031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    490988368285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,600 miles (+11,185)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    534536868288
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    434103407459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,415 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    922823807342
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L60 MCU

Does L60 MCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L60 MCU expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L60 MCU?
The MOT on L60 MCU expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L60 MCU done?
L60 MCU was recorded at 106,702 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has L60 MCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 MCU has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L60 MCU 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 L60 MCU find?
L60 MCU passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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