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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 EGZMOT history

LD08 EGZ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 278,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LD08 EGZ blue 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
278,396 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EGZ was last recorded at 278,396 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,504 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,892 miles
Average per year
15,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,396 miles
  • 2025 – 271,504 miles
  • 2024 – 261,416 miles
  • 2023 – 252,763 miles
  • 2022 – 248,787 miles
  • 2021 – 245,074 miles
  • 2020 – 243,798 miles
  • 2019 – 225,915 miles
  • 2018 – 205,472 miles
  • 2017 – 184,618 miles
  • 2016 – 163,876 miles
  • 2015 – 140,140 miles
  • 2014 – 116,687 miles
  • 2013 – 93,175 miles
  • 2012 – 71,988 miles
  • 2011 – 48,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,396 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,396 miles (+6,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    278,396 miles
    Test number
    836308372820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass271,504 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    271,504 miles
    Test number
    800865260276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail271,504 miles (+10,088)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,504 miles
    Test number
    445962719032
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass261,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    261,416 miles
    Test number
    645232424187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/sf n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded
  5. Fail261,416 miles (+8,653)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,416 miles
    Test number
    448183618588
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/sf n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded
  6. Pass252,763 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    252,763 miles
    Test number
    259506737079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail252,760 miles (+3,973)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,760 miles
    Test number
    360684712706
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass248,787 miles (+3,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    248,787 miles
    Test number
    787694473805
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass245,074 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    245,074 miles
    Test number
    440252126017
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass243,798 miles (+17,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    243,798 miles
    Test number
    264150298933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass225,915 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    225,915 miles
    Test number
    674759370718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail225,901 miles (+20,429)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,901 miles
    Test number
    923246504984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass205,472 miles (+20,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    205,472 miles
    Test number
    405194841444
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front wiper blades
  14. Pass184,618 miles (+20,742)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    184,618 miles
    Test number
    789826094843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,876 miles
    Test number
    770842712244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail163,876 miles (+23,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,876 miles
    Test number
    972746713662
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass140,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    167224785075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,123 miles (+23,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    288124985076
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass116,687 miles (+23,512)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    126156264427
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepping on inner edge
  20. Pass93,175 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    395813863002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,169 miles (+21,181)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    178700963407
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass71,988 miles (+23,272)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    127632382055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
  23. Pass48,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    118733481057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EGZ

Does LD08 EGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EGZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EGZ?
The MOT on LD08 EGZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EGZ done?
LD08 EGZ was recorded at 278,396 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 15,311 miles a year.
Has LD08 EGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EGZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EGZ 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 EGZ find?
LD08 EGZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 4 more.

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