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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

L8 RWXMOT history

L8 RWX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
114,150 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RWX was last recorded at 114,150 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,147 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,150 miles
  • 2021 – 110,108 miles
  • 2020 – 106,898 miles
  • 2019 – 103,462 miles
  • 2018 – 98,654 miles
  • 2017 – 97,934 miles
  • 2016 – 96,709 miles
  • 2015 – 95,217 miles
  • 2014 – 93,495 miles
  • 2013 – 89,396 miles
  • 2012 – 86,206 miles
  • 2011 – 83,710 miles
  • 2010 – 81,542 miles
  • 2009 – 79,998 miles
  • 2008 – 74,905 miles
  • 2007 – 66,348 miles
  • 2005 – 59,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,150 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,150 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    968650499800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,147 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    625452792398
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,108 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    878654634584
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,105 miles (+3,207)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    494901913190
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,898 miles
    Test number
    672449741576
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail106,892 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    327344517356
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,462 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    976728942635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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. Fail103,459 miles (+4,805)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    201648623345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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. Pass98,654 miles (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,654 miles
    Test number
    759415132519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass97,934 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    895726981784
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Bad engine oil leak

  11. Fail97,931 miles (+1,222)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    858929034826
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Bad engine oil leak

  12. Pass96,709 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,709 miles
    Test number
    108900417893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlease note exhaust badly corroded

  13. Pass95,217 miles (+1,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    127606885032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass93,495 miles (+4,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    175898084413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,396 miles (+3,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    845683643119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer box outer casing deteriorated . exhaust system heavily rusted in places

  16. Pass86,206 miles (+219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    727174722166
    • NoteTail pipe corroded

  17. Fail85,987 miles (+2,277)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    937645012139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteTail pipe corroded

  18. Pass83,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    185107791007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail83,710 miles (+2,168)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    847076291062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail81,542 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    171584930431
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass81,542 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    703654530036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,998 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    584681949088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,905 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    830967218024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,348 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    384153027052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,126 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    944964855330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteInside of o/side and n/side rear tyre treads low.
    • NoteO/side and n/side front and rear brake pads wareing low.

Questions about L8 RWX

Does L8 RWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 RWX expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 RWX?
The MOT on L8 RWX expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 RWX done?
L8 RWX was recorded at 114,150 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has L8 RWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RWX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 RWX 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 RWX find?
L8 RWX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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