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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 BAVMOT history

LD08 BAV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

LD08 BAV black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
185,147 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 BAV was last recorded at 185,147 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 12,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,007 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,140 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,147 miles
  • 2022 – 173,007 miles
  • 2021 – 164,790 miles
  • 2019 – 135,151 miles
  • 2016 – 127,976 miles
  • 2015 – 117,549 miles
  • 2014 – 107,912 miles
  • 2013 – 98,458 miles
  • 2012 – 87,766 miles
  • 2011 – 72,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both rear tyres uneven wear and low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,147 miles (+12,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,147 miles
    Test number
    2873725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,007 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,007 miles
    Test number
    1362399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,924 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,924 miles
    Test number
    1348162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,790 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,790 miles
    Test number
    23343084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,111 miles (+28,960)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,111 miles
    Test number
    23109669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,151 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    20513387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,976 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    633829142864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail127,825 miles (+10,276)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    358302482380
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass117,549 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    683880740923
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear and low on tread

  10. Fail117,119 miles (+9,207)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,119 miles
    Test number
    227319066477
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear and low on tread

  11. Pass107,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,912 miles
    Test number
    948019074262
    • NoteRear brake pads on min limit, advise replacement

  12. Fail107,912 miles (+9,454)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,912 miles
    Test number
    577302074250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads on min limit, advise replacement

  13. Pass98,458 miles (+10,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    235353453249
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall.

  14. Pass87,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    235236272211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,766 miles (+15,568)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    826301572215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,198 miles (+5,402)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    447457051210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre 3m

  17. Pass66,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    777946561028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,796 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    239926761076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 BAV

Does LD08 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BAV expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BAV?
The MOT on LD08 BAV expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BAV done?
LD08 BAV was recorded at 185,147 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LD08 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BAV has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 BAV 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 LD08 BAV find?
LD08 BAV failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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