Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LR08 BNVMOT history
LR08 BNV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 238,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 238,136 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,000 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BNV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BNV was last recorded at 238,136 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 15,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 222,199 miles · 14 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,937 miles
- Average per year
- 14,000 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 238,136 miles
- 2023 – 222,199 miles
- 2022 – 195,249 miles
- 2021 – 164,007 miles
- 2020 – 135,934 miles
- 2019 – 126,944 miles
- 2018 – 114,470 miles
- 2017 – 102,976 miles
- 2016 – 96,203 miles
- 2015 – 87,746 miles
- 2014 – 79,841 miles
- 2013 – 69,642 miles
- 2012 – 61,317 miles
- 2011 – 54,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass238,136 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat removed
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.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Emissions plate limit has been scratch out.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Sill cover has damage.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass238,136 miles (+15,937)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 238,136 miles
- Test number
- 576368012312
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat removed
Pass222,199 miles (+26,950)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 222,199 miles
- Test number
- 712041796838
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass195,249 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 195,249 miles
- Test number
- 277289657751
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail195,249 miles (+31,242)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,249 miles
- Test number
- 747583579122
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,007 miles (+28,073)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 164,007 miles
- Test number
- 851715562299
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,934 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 135,934 miles
- Test number
- 142611042937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,888 miles (+8,944)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,888 miles
- Test number
- 265204473166
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass126,944 miles (+40)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 126,944 miles
- Test number
- 874741805370
- AdvisoryEmissions plate limit has been scratch out.
- AdvisoryEngine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill cover has damage.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail126,904 miles (+12,434)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,904 miles
- Test number
- 956233285366
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEmissions plate limit has been scratch out.
- AdvisoryEngine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill cover has damage.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass114,470 miles (+131)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,470 miles
- Test number
- 322662325476
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Fail114,339 miles (+11,363)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,339 miles
- Test number
- 361483630712
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Pass102,976 miles (+6,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 102,976 miles
- Test number
- 740681968153
- AdvisoryUnder try fitted
Pass96,203 miles (+8,457)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,203 miles
- Test number
- 152151713174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,746 miles (+7,905)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 87,746 miles
- Test number
- 149733135194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,841 miles (+10,199)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,841 miles
- Test number
- 457086234133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,642 miles (+8,325)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,642 miles
- Test number
- 158004543169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,317 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 61,317 miles
- Test number
- 876190242115
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,306 miles
- Test number
- 377243941114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 BNV
- Does LR08 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 BNV expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BNV?
- The MOT on LR08 BNV expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 BNV done?
- LR08 BNV was recorded at 238,136 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 14,000 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BNV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BNV 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 BNV find?
- LR08 BNV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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