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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,985 cc

L90 FODMOT history

L90 FOD is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
70,113 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FOD was last recorded at 70,113 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 5,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,707 miles · 6 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,406 miles
Average per year
4,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,113 miles
  • 2021 – 64,707 miles
  • 2020 – 60,590 miles
  • 2019 – 57,353 miles
  • 2018 – 56,796 miles
  • 2017 – 56,723 miles
  • 2016 – 56,078 miles
  • 2015 – 53,246 miles
  • 2014 – 50,644 miles
  • 2013 – 47,468 miles
  • 2012 – 42,562 miles
  • 2011 – 35,488 miles
  • 2010 – 28,361 miles
  • 2009 – 20,489 miles
  • 2007 – 11,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,113 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLight switch slightly loose but not insecure

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,113 miles (+5,406)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,113 miles
    Test number
    573527560729
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight switch slightly loose but not insecure

  2. Pass64,707 miles (+4,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    555033719167
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY - POOR IMAGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,590 miles (+3,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    566087397559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,353 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,353 miles
    Test number
    959419837074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,796 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    953169081839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,787 miles (+64)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    970087063754
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear suspension lower arms to hubs bushes starting to split/ wear

  7. Pass56,723 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    740858480828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass56,078 miles (+2,832)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    448147864954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass53,246 miles (+2,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    148116815023
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass50,644 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    788090824017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass47,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    785521313010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail47,468 miles (+4,906)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    969541013033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass42,562 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    907160822054
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  14. Fail42,533 miles (+7,045)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    158237912477
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsr position light not working
    • NoteNsr stop lamp not working
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  15. Pass35,488 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,488 miles
    Test number
    146399211097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,361 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    323907120029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass28,361 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    491847420005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,489 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,489 miles
    Test number
    491253119023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,707 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,707 miles
    Test number
    883574247381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,608 miles
    Test number
    882122527047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FOD

Does L90 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 FOD expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 FOD?
The MOT on L90 FOD expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 FOD done?
L90 FOD was recorded at 70,113 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
Has L90 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FOD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 FOD 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 L90 FOD find?
L90 FOD passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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