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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 BFJMOT history

LD08 BFJ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 226,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LD08 BFJ black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
226,259 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BFJ
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BFJ was last recorded at 226,259 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 9,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,167 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,092 miles
Average per year
12,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,259 miles
  • 2024 – 217,167 miles
  • 2023 – 209,151 miles
  • 2022 – 200,754 miles
  • 2021 – 188,053 miles
  • 2020 – 180,195 miles
  • 2019 – 171,112 miles
  • 2018 – 158,481 miles
  • 2017 – 143,266 miles
  • 2016 – 131,283 miles
  • 2015 – 124,932 miles
  • 2014 – 107,989 miles
  • 2013 – 94,570 miles
  • 2012 – 73,335 miles
  • 2011 – 52,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight play in upper steering column

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    226,259 miles
    Test number
    983842328229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail226,259 miles (+9,092)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,259 miles
    Test number
    643486428687
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass217,167 miles (+8,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    217,167 miles
    Test number
    147852124000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering column

  4. Pass209,151 miles (+8,397)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    209,151 miles
    Test number
    737588484455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass200,754 miles (+12,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,754 miles
    Test number
    542111192068
    • AdvisoryPlay in upper steering column

  6. Pass188,053 miles (+7,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,053 miles
    Test number
    490104748494
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering column

  7. Pass180,195 miles (+9,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,195 miles
    Test number
    411400366339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  8. Pass171,112 miles (+12,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,112 miles
    Test number
    463982705394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass158,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,481 miles
    Test number
    676409707242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail158,481 miles (+15,215)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,481 miles
    Test number
    475619008314
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass143,266 miles (+11,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,266 miles
    Test number
    878757915548
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass131,283 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    182787641662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,932 miles (+16,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    895048225029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass107,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    135549134023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail107,989 miles (+13,419)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    945799134047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass94,570 miles (+21,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    955052643094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,335 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    556787212005
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail73,331 miles (+20,942)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    666256112032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass52,389 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    398432541087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 BFJ

Does LD08 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BFJ expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BFJ?
The MOT on LD08 BFJ expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BFJ done?
LD08 BFJ was recorded at 226,259 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 12,034 miles a year.
Has LD08 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BFJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 BFJ 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 BFJ find?
LD08 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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