Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc
L7 DCWMOT history
L7 DCW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,475 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 DCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 DCW was last recorded at 79,475 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,565 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 910 miles
- Average per year
- 2,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,475 miles
- 2025 – 78,565 miles
- 2024 – 76,890 miles
- 2023 – 75,212 miles
- 2022 – 73,820 miles
- 2021 – 71,754 miles
- 2020 – 70,731 miles
- 2019 – 69,136 miles
- 2018 – 66,146 miles
- 2017 – 63,141 miles
- 2016 – 60,361 miles
- 2015 – 57,846 miles
- 2014 – 54,964 miles
- 2013 – 53,158 miles
- 2012 – 50,304 miles
- 2011 – 46,060 miles
- 2010 – 43,859 miles
- 2009 – 39,384 miles
- 2008 – 35,811 miles
- 2007 – 31,689 miles
- 2006 – 24,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,475 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll shocks corroded
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,475 miles (+910)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,475 miles
- Test number
- 722730174551
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll shocks corroded
Pass78,565 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 78,565 miles
- Test number
- 205554649411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail78,565 miles (+1,675)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,565 miles
- Test number
- 275414388769
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass76,890 miles (+1,678)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 76,890 miles
- Test number
- 540117871996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass75,212 miles (+1,392)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,212 miles
- Test number
- 223395609713
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,820 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,820 miles
- Test number
- 113405529712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,754 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 71,754 miles
- Test number
- 246087465707
- AdvisoryRear exhaust and rear sub frame corroded
Pass70,731 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 70,731 miles
- Test number
- 127155083189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,136 miles (+2,990)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 69,136 miles
- Test number
- 278689457183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,146 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,146 miles
- Test number
- 251710021498
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail66,030 miles (+2,889)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,030 miles
- Test number
- 140716554319
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass63,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,141 miles
- Test number
- 919102266996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,127 miles (+2,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,127 miles
- Test number
- 516473620024
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass60,361 miles (+2,515)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,361 miles
- Test number
- 769917447411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,846 miles (+2,882)4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,846 miles
- Test number
- 748529385054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
- NoteSlight crazing n/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls
Fail54,964 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,964 miles
- Test number
- 167065484072
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass54,964 miles (+1,806)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,964 miles
- Test number
- 735065484028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass53,158 miles (+2,854)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,158 miles
- Test number
- 909595183016
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,304 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,304 miles
- Test number
- 158925772064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,060 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,060 miles
- Test number
- 387669261091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,859 miles (+4,475)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,859 miles
- Test number
- 960812480088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,384 miles (+3,573)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,384 miles
- Test number
- 472916279036
- NoteRear tyres starting to craze
Pass35,811 miles (+4,122)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 35,811 miles
- Test number
- 744947388042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,689 miles (+7,271)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,689 miles
- Test number
- 924687487018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,418 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,418 miles
- Test number
- 334436986068
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
Questions about L7 DCW
- Does L7 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DCW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 DCW?
- The MOT on L7 DCW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 DCW done?
- L7 DCW was recorded at 79,475 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
- Has L7 DCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 DCW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 DCW 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 L7 DCW find?
- L7 DCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.
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