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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 BLZMOT history

LR08 BLZ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 231,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LR08 BLZ grey 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
231,677 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BLZ was last recorded at 231,677 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,676 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,677 miles
  • 2025 – 219,089 miles
  • 2024 – 205,194 miles
  • 2023 – 191,641 miles
  • 2022 – 178,502 miles
  • 2021 – 169,262 miles
  • 2020 – 160,999 miles
  • 2019 – 150,176 miles
  • 2018 – 137,941 miles
  • 2017 – 124,309 miles
  • 2016 – 108,390 miles
  • 2015 – 92,860 miles
  • 2014 – 77,387 miles
  • 2013 – 60,106 miles
  • 2012 – 43,611 miles
  • 2011 – 30,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,677 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s also corroded (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front suspension top mount poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,677 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    231,677 miles
    Test number
    127013956897
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s also corroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail231,676 miles (+12,587)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,676 miles
    Test number
    807846913288
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear and corroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEmissions were high to start with, has just met plate value limit
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts worn and noisy
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  3. Pass219,089 miles (+13,895)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    219,089 miles
    Test number
    839773064867
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass205,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    205,194 miles
    Test number
    382681063119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail205,194 miles (+13,553)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,194 miles
    Test number
    358335514173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass191,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,641 miles
    Test number
    279448365398
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Fail191,641 miles (+13,139)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,641 miles
    Test number
    615398516729
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass178,502 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,502 miles
    Test number
    974574765936
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Fail178,499 miles (+9,237)2 dangerous2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,499 miles
    Test number
    977724234030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass169,262 miles (+8,263)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,262 miles
    Test number
    701462808789
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass160,999 miles (+10,823)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,999 miles
    Test number
    653609263136
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating and slightly cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount bearing poo when jacked up road spring slightly fouling chassis
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil slightly over max

  12. Pass150,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    150,176 miles
    Test number
    878192192043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorating

  13. Fail150,174 miles (+12,233)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,174 miles
    Test number
    141458643620
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorating

  14. Pass137,941 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,941 miles
    Test number
    370956277604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail137,934 miles (+13,625)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,934 miles
    Test number
    422092722433
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass124,309 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,309 miles
    Test number
    144980375014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,296 miles (+15,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,296 miles
    Test number
    452685411879
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass108,390 miles (+15,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,390 miles
    Test number
    892491871087
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnable to obtain reading from DGA, suspect too clean

  19. Pass92,860 miles (+15,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    187309775045
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass77,387 miles (+45)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    818558274033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmission too clean,unable to obtain reading

  21. Fail77,342 miles (+17,236)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,342 miles
    Test number
    408617974077
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmission too clean,unable to obtain reading

  22. Pass60,106 miles (+16,495)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    528020683091
    • NoteEmission too clean,unable to obtain reading
    • NoteMist of fuel on fuel filter
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perished

  23. Pass43,611 miles (+12,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    637728082010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,752 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,752 miles
    Test number
    598137481006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

Questions about LR08 BLZ

Does LR08 BLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BLZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BLZ?
The MOT on LR08 BLZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BLZ done?
LR08 BLZ was recorded at 231,677 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 13,314 miles a year.
Has LR08 BLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BLZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 BLZ 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 BLZ find?
LR08 BLZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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