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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LP08 AFAMOT history

LP08 AFA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LP08 AFA silver 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,151 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 AFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 AFA was last recorded at 80,151 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,064 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,087 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,151 miles
  • 2025 – 79,064 miles
  • 2024 – 78,080 miles
  • 2023 – 76,745 miles
  • 2022 – 74,934 miles
  • 2021 – 73,487 miles
  • 2020 – 72,901 miles
  • 2019 – 68,427 miles
  • 2018 – 63,467 miles
  • 2017 – 57,894 miles
  • 2016 – 50,763 miles
  • 2015 – 45,809 miles
  • 2014 – 40,442 miles
  • 2013 – 34,926 miles
  • 2012 – 29,159 miles
  • 2011 – 23,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,151 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,151 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    637441886232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,064 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    919035369328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,080 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    592184292378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,745 miles (+1,811)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    411370886266
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,934 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    673154436384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    982211201792
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,487 miles (+586)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    831743331966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,901 miles (+4,474)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    608813263593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,427 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    582652527714
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Star next to pillar o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,427 miles (+4,960)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    946031995233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Star next to pillar o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,467 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    886691877224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stoneship (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail63,467 miles (+5,573)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    738773460779
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stoneship (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass57,894 miles (+7,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,894 miles
    Test number
    966089783521
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass50,763 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    364811028658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    746076725185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,809 miles (+5,367)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    665796525168
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet hard to open cables siezing

  17. Pass40,442 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    197275634161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,926 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,926 miles
    Test number
    219818353439
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,159 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    148569472149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass23,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,775 miles
    Test number
    776011901266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LP08 AFA

Does LP08 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 AFA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 AFA?
The MOT on LP08 AFA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 AFA done?
LP08 AFA was recorded at 80,151 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has LP08 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 AFA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 AFA 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 LP08 AFA find?
LP08 AFA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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