Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,988 cc
LR08 BLFMOT history
LR08 BLF is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 165,737 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BLF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BLF was last recorded at 165,737 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,735 miles · 28 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,737 miles
- 2025 – 156,807 miles
- 2024 – 147,104 miles
- 2023 – 136,559 miles
- 2022 – 125,071 miles
- 2021 – 112,328 miles
- 2020 – 106,643 miles
- 2019 – 87,721 miles
- 2018 – 73,336 miles
- 2017 – 60,967 miles
- 2016 – 54,848 miles
- 2015 – 47,892 miles
- 2014 – 41,582 miles
- 2013 – 34,352 miles
- 2012 – 26,902 miles
- 2011 – 19,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,737 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBackbox exhaust heatsheild looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,737 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 165,737 miles
- Test number
- 306588828228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBackbox exhaust heatsheild loose
Fail165,735 miles (+8,928)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,735 miles
- Test number
- 785294567971
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBackbox exhaust heatsheild loose
Pass156,807 miles (+9,703)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,807 miles
- Test number
- 532038892183
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,104 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 147,104 miles
- Test number
- 820402960243
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail147,104 miles (+10,545)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,104 miles
- Test number
- 855756313175
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm and devoid of tread on both edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass136,559 miles (+250)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,559 miles
- Test number
- 173619414143
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail136,309 miles (+11,238)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,309 miles
- Test number
- 576623906721
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass125,071 miles (+12,743)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 125,071 miles
- Test number
- 865597192338
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass112,328 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,328 miles
- Test number
- 833409514726
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail112,327 miles (+5,684)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,327 miles
- Test number
- 256722816700
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass106,643 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 106,643 miles
- Test number
- 768934727599
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,604 miles (+18,883)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,604 miles
- Test number
- 421160761730
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,721 miles (+14,385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,721 miles
- Test number
- 651938262352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass73,336 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,336 miles
- Test number
- 191291544332
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail73,336 miles (+12,369)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,336 miles
- Test number
- 156526121003
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,967 miles
- Test number
- 294166128975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,965 miles (+6,117)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,965 miles
- Test number
- 944063646800
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass54,848 miles (+6,956)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,848 miles
- Test number
- 427455722343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,892 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,892 miles
- Test number
- 726297335020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,582 miles (+7,230)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,582 miles
- Test number
- 838319354064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,352 miles (+7,450)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,352 miles
- Test number
- 715858053004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,902 miles (+7,113)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,902 miles
- Test number
- 986199252081
- NoteNearside rear tyre has split in the inside sidewall
Pass19,789 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 19,789 miles
- Test number
- 157353551009
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR08 BLF
- Does LR08 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BLF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BLF?
- The MOT on LR08 BLF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 BLF done?
- LR08 BLF was recorded at 165,737 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,706 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BLF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BLF 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 BLF find?
- LR08 BLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; backbox exhaust heatsheild loose.
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