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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

L7 TRFMOT history

L7 TRF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

L7 TRF black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
84,022 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TRF was last recorded at 84,022 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,011 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,022 miles
  • 2024 – 82,547 miles
  • 2023 – 81,260 miles
  • 2021 – 79,341 miles
  • 2020 – 76,031 miles
  • 2019 – 71,558 miles
  • 2018 – 69,545 miles
  • 2017 – 68,022 miles
  • 2016 – 64,747 miles
  • 2015 – 59,903 miles
  • 2014 – 56,874 miles
  • 2013 – 51,832 miles
  • 2012 – 47,616 miles
  • 2011 – 39,494 miles
  • 2010 – 35,395 miles
  • 2009 – 26,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,022 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,022 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    712675511830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,011 miles (+1,464)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    103023749540
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,547 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    266514197131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,260 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    951122233842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail81,260 miles (+1,919)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    407273919882
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,341 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    797481126588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,341 miles (+3,310)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    911359098771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    962157465531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,031 miles (+4,473)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    739624644056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,558 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    445932393347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,545 miles (+1,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    174279233459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass68,022 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    326500596136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass64,747 miles (+4,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    244380922916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,903 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    646101530284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,874 miles (+5,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    257341844219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,832 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    997955653220
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass47,616 miles (+8,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,616 miles
    Test number
    618011022377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

  18. Pass39,494 miles (+4,099)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    978305981200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCondition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

  19. Pass35,395 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,395 miles
    Test number
    262284990255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,125 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    890920840288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,210 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    301701909428
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    370461909276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L7 TRF

Does L7 TRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 TRF expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 TRF?
The MOT on L7 TRF expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 TRF done?
L7 TRF was recorded at 84,022 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has L7 TRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TRF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 TRF 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 TRF find?
L7 TRF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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