Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
LR08 BKAMOT history
LR08 BKA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,568 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BKA was last recorded at 165,568 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,389 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,179 miles
- Average per year
- 8,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,568 miles
- 2025 – 162,389 miles
- 2024 – 158,148 miles
- 2023 – 150,128 miles
- 2022 – 139,130 miles
- 2021 – 130,371 miles
- 2020 – 123,937 miles
- 2019 – 111,216 miles
- 2018 – 102,254 miles
- 2017 – 93,572 miles
- 2016 – 84,765 miles
- 2015 – 76,620 miles
- 2014 – 70,424 miles
- 2013 – 60,074 miles
- 2012 – 52,530 miles
- 2011 – 44,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,568 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,568 miles (+3,179)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 165,568 miles
- Test number
- 274666957457
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,389 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 162,389 miles
- Test number
- 690945857629
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,389 miles (+4,241)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,389 miles
- Test number
- 666124989579
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass158,148 miles (+8,020)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 158,148 miles
- Test number
- 985315749144
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,128 miles (+10,998)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 150,128 miles
- Test number
- 453576984430
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lenses deteriorating / fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose/rattling
- AdvisorySigns of impact underneath veh. various components , is exh. system, heat shield , chassis rail o/s/f area
- AdvisorySigns of impact underneath veh. various components , is exh. system, heat shield , chassis rail o/s/f area
Pass139,130 miles (+8,759)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 139,130 miles
- Test number
- 858336529449
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExh. system under neath veh. showing signs of impact .
- AdvisoryHead lamp lenses starting to fade/ deteriorate
Pass130,371 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 299051779672
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail130,371 miles (+6,434)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 190356216867
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass123,937 miles (+12,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 123,937 miles
- Test number
- 545064733601
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDown pipe shows signs of impact
Pass111,216 miles (+8,962)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,216 miles
- Test number
- 982455711473
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass102,254 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,254 miles
- Test number
- 499853090656
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail102,255 miles (+8,683)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,255 miles
- Test number
- 836819543155
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,572 miles (+8,807)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,572 miles
- Test number
- 343664589824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,765 miles (+8,145)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 84,765 miles
- Test number
- 595521489499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,620 miles (+6,196)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,620 miles
- Test number
- 507582265013
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass70,424 miles (+10,350)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,424 miles
- Test number
- 867831574007
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass60,074 miles (+7,544)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,074 miles
- Test number
- 899189553018
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,530 miles (+8,258)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,530 miles
- Test number
- 295966342008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,272 miles
- Test number
- 645987041051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 BKA
- Does LR08 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BKA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BKA?
- The MOT on LR08 BKA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 BKA done?
- LR08 BKA was recorded at 165,568 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,107 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BKA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BKA 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 LR08 BKA find?
- LR08 BKA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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