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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 BMYMOT history

LR08 BMY is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LR08 BMY 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,333 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BMY
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BMY was last recorded at 164,333 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,602 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,731 miles
Average per year
7,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,333 miles
  • 2024 – 157,602 miles
  • 2023 – 153,644 miles
  • 2022 – 148,387 miles
  • 2020 – 144,183 miles
  • 2019 – 138,358 miles
  • 2018 – 133,991 miles
  • 2017 – 128,998 miles
  • 2016 – 122,898 miles
  • 2015 – 117,255 miles
  • 2014 – 105,247 miles
  • 2013 – 91,089 miles
  • 2012 – 73,915 miles
  • 2011 – 48,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,333 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front window N/W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,333 miles (+6,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,333 miles
    Test number
    367320151819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,602 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    153064737284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window N/W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail157,599 miles (+3,955)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    712565628390
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working and stop lights faulty,not a matched pair (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window N/W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass153,644 miles (+131)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,644 miles
    Test number
    369969914329
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,513 miles (+5,126)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,513 miles
    Test number
    148526475921
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,387 miles (+4,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,387 miles
    Test number
    591811393985
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,183 miles (+5,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,183 miles
    Test number
    539963218569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,358 miles
    Test number
    888215018979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail138,354 miles (+4,363)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,354 miles
    Test number
    533766699332
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,991 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    784777167233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail133,990 miles (+4,992)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,990 miles
    Test number
    412453890417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass128,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    489978773330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,998 miles (+6,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    419303264499
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass122,898 miles (+5,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    432249307608
    • AdvisoryChild seat is fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under tray is fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in OSF tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass117,255 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    487841235132
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail117,255 miles (+12,008)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    728097625107
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass105,247 miles (+14,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,247 miles
    Test number
    439360534100
    • 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)

  18. Pass91,089 miles (+17,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,089 miles
    Test number
    936569423159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,915 miles (+25,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    247840232459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    268812151004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BMY

Does LR08 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BMY is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BMY?
The MOT on LR08 BMY is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BMY done?
LR08 BMY was recorded at 164,333 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,852 miles a year.
Has LR08 BMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BMY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 BMY 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 BMY find?
LR08 BMY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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