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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

L8 GGHMOT history

L8 GGH is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L8 GGH black 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,760 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GGH was last recorded at 156,760 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,416 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
344 miles
Average per year
6,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,760 miles
  • 2025 – 150,443 miles
  • 2024 – 149,146 miles
  • 2023 – 141,936 miles
  • 2022 – 140,485 miles
  • 2021 – 139,369 miles
  • 2018 – 139,157 miles
  • 2017 – 136,915 miles
  • 2016 – 128,127 miles
  • 2015 – 119,009 miles
  • 2014 – 112,795 miles
  • 2013 – 101,208 miles
  • 2012 – 89,725 miles
  • 2011 – 72,330 miles
  • 2010 – 51,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,760 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,760 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    344074543886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,416 miles (+5,973)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,416 miles
    Test number
    537828134209
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,443 miles (+1,297)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,443 miles
    Test number
    589830494734
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,146 miles (+7,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,146 miles
    Test number
    714761845085
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,936 miles (+1,451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,936 miles
    Test number
    494169051391
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,485 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,485 miles
    Test number
    562239832040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    961018855508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,369 miles (+212)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    749193823721
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass139,157 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    234002487581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear lights tinted
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  10. Fail139,152 miles (+2,237)1 dangerous15 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,152 miles
    Test number
    375996678202
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorTowbar attachment defective incorrectly mounted (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,915 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,915 miles
    Test number
    338411682400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,878 miles (+8,751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,878 miles
    Test number
    513119933575
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass128,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,127 miles
    Test number
    844276924550
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail128,126 miles (+9,117)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,126 miles
    Test number
    588572874505
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass119,009 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,009 miles
    Test number
    499021315246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass112,795 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,795 miles
    Test number
    376004224462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,208 miles (+11,483)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    519550003259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre cracking outer wall

  18. Pass89,725 miles (+17,395)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    718161502252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing

  19. Pass72,330 miles (+20,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    398997421257
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads worn unevenly

  20. Pass51,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    604717430264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GGH

Does L8 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GGH is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GGH?
The MOT on L8 GGH is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GGH done?
L8 GGH was recorded at 156,760 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,646 miles a year.
Has L8 GGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GGH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GGH 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 L8 GGH find?
L8 GGH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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