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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

L70 SWCMOT history

L70 SWC is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L70 SWC silver 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
226,939 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SWC was last recorded at 226,939 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,390 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,549 miles
Average per year
9,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,939 miles
  • 2025 – 221,390 miles
  • 2024 – 215,312 miles
  • 2023 – 209,753 miles
  • 2022 – 204,087 miles
  • 2021 – 196,012 miles
  • 2020 – 188,461 miles
  • 2019 – 180,096 miles
  • 2018 – 169,186 miles
  • 2017 – 161,638 miles
  • 2016 – 152,900 miles
  • 2015 – 143,552 miles
  • 2014 – 131,727 miles
  • 2013 – 122,159 miles
  • 2012 – 111,112 miles
  • 2011 – 100,323 miles
  • 2010 – 78,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,939 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,939 miles (+5,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    226,939 miles
    Test number
    747509933522
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass221,390 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,390 miles
    Test number
    148962721042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,312 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    215,312 miles
    Test number
    254874372031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail215,289 miles (+5,536)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,289 miles
    Test number
    747318930679
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass209,753 miles (+5,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    209,753 miles
    Test number
    882882073895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass204,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    204,087 miles
    Test number
    358619293624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear lower spring seat rubbers perished

  7. Fail204,087 miles (+8,075)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,087 miles
    Test number
    780706933036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear lower spring seat rubbers perished

  8. Pass196,012 miles (+7,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,012 miles
    Test number
    288944746255
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corrosion

  9. Pass188,461 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,461 miles
    Test number
    701677909763
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  10. Pass180,096 miles (+10,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,096 miles
    Test number
    141793738630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak visible

  11. Pass169,186 miles (+7,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,186 miles
    Test number
    279982896271
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass161,638 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,638 miles
    Test number
    292367013452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,900 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,900 miles
    Test number
    112755516229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,896 miles (+9,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    233598920009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass143,552 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    143,552 miles
    Test number
    638816195126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    505432294143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,727 miles (+9,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    749402594145
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass122,159 miles (+11,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    857592093125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,112 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    589952392134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,323 miles (+22,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    805413691128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    223672170187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,221 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    942932670156
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L70 SWC

Does L70 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SWC is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SWC?
The MOT on L70 SWC is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SWC done?
L70 SWC was recorded at 226,939 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 9,257 miles a year.
Has L70 SWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SWC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 SWC 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 L70 SWC find?
L70 SWC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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