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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LP08 AKFMOT history

LP08 AKF is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LP08 AKF 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,080 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 AKF
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
4 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 AKF was last recorded at 172,080 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 9,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2021: 123,988 miles, lower than 128,988 miles on 26 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,043 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,037 miles
Average per year
8,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,080 miles
  • 2025 – 163,043 miles
  • 2024 – 153,650 miles
  • 2023 – 145,941 miles
  • 2022 – 133,769 miles
  • 2021 – 123,988 miles
  • 2020 – 115,139 miles
  • 2019 – 103,682 miles
  • 2018 – 94,165 miles
  • 2017 – 83,238 miles
  • 2016 – 79,521 miles
  • 2015 – 76,530 miles
  • 2014 – 70,561 miles
  • 2013 – 56,406 miles
  • 2012 – 46,001 miles
  • 2011 – 44,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    405426355752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail172,079 miles (+9,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,079 miles
    Test number
    326570730124
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,043 miles
    Test number
    420365280275
    • AdvisoryEGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe at front of engine corroding

  4. Fail163,040 miles (+9,390)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,040 miles
    Test number
    167328173714
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe at front of engine corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure

  5. Pass153,650 miles (+7,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    710313757664
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section slight leak
    • 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))

  6. Pass145,941 miles (+12,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    366727408146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,769 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,769 miles
    Test number
    714015727835
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract

  8. Fail133,764 miles (+9,776)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    267866325461
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract

  9. Pass123,988 miles (-5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,988 miles
    Test number
    224101153137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminated

  10. Fail128,988 miles (+13,849)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,988 miles
    Test number
    706543662522
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminated

  11. Pass115,139 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    700482513574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,682 miles (+9,517)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    613231494979
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,165 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    130095455547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,735 miles (+10,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    306194151099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    635448954233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,238 miles (+3,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    832709712294
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass79,521 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,521 miles
    Test number
    932644946353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,530 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    158903075400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,561 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    106676484422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,406 miles (+10,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    748667783028
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing slightly

  21. Pass46,001 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    346149082016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    138298211292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 AKF

Does LP08 AKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 AKF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 AKF?
The MOT on LP08 AKF is valid until 14 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 AKF done?
LP08 AKF was recorded at 172,080 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,684 miles a year.
Has LP08 AKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 AKF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 AKF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 AKF find?
LP08 AKF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm.

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