Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LR08 BKEMOT history
LR08 BKE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 158,907 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BKE
- 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
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BKE was last recorded at 158,907 miles on 9 May 2026, 23,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,484 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23,423 miles
- Average per year
- 6,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,907 miles
- 2025 – 135,484 miles
- 2024 – 123,592 miles
- 2023 – 113,609 miles
- 2021 – 113,604 miles
- 2020 – 111,500 miles
- 2019 – 106,168 miles
- 2018 – 97,541 miles
- 2017 – 88,662 miles
- 2016 – 83,245 miles
- 2015 – 79,497 miles
- 2014 – 75,630 miles
- 2013 – 68,902 miles
- 2012 – 62,565 miles
- 2011 – 52,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,907 miles
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,907 miles (+23,423)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 158,907 miles
- Test number
- 308310080030
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,484 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 135,484 miles
- Test number
- 616278834625
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,484 miles (+11,892)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,484 miles
- Test number
- 506167441341
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,592 miles (+9,983)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 123,592 miles
- Test number
- 879036340477
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass113,609 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,609 miles
- Test number
- 332500255487
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,604 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 113,604 miles
- Test number
- 433760804881
- AdvisoryBrake discs worn and corroded
Pass111,500 miles (+5,332)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 111,500 miles
- Test number
- 683596669835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,168 miles (+8,627)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,168 miles
- Test number
- 262306913127
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,541 miles (+8,879)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,541 miles
- Test number
- 608826462233
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass88,662 miles (+5,417)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 88,662 miles
- Test number
- 249339297653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,245 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 83,245 miles
- Test number
- 405962910462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,225 miles (+3,728)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,225 miles
- Test number
- 827689201430
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,497 miles (+3,867)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,497 miles
- Test number
- 859616635230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine managment lighton at time of test
Pass75,630 miles (+6,728)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,630 miles
- Test number
- 349315344257
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine manangment light on at time off test
- NoteWinter tyres fitted to front axle
Pass68,902 miles (+1,450)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,902 miles
- Test number
- 757186883153
- NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar link arms
Pass67,452 miles (+4,887)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,452 miles
- Test number
- 796468403133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,565 miles (+9,670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,565 miles
- Test number
- 385676502271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass52,895 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,895 miles
- Test number
- 386569741021
- NoteBelly tray & engine cover fitted at time of test
Questions about LR08 BKE
- Does LR08 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BKE is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BKE?
- The MOT on LR08 BKE is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 BKE done?
- LR08 BKE was recorded at 158,907 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BKE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BKE 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 BKE find?
- LR08 BKE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 4 advisories: driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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