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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR08 FVZMOT history

LR08 FVZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR08 FVZ black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,936 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FVZ was last recorded at 77,936 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2015: 32,249 miles, lower than 45,756 miles on 8 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,872 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,936 miles
  • 2024 – 77,872 miles
  • 2023 – 77,226 miles
  • 2022 – 77,016 miles
  • 2021 – 76,095 miles
  • 2020 – 75,626 miles
  • 2019 – 73,674 miles
  • 2018 – 68,259 miles
  • 2017 – 62,448 miles
  • 2016 – 57,412 miles
  • 2015 – 32,249 miles
  • 2014 – 45,756 miles
  • 2013 – 36,518 miles
  • 2012 – 28,582 miles
  • 2011 – 15,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,936 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,936 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,936 miles
    Test number
    951287121840
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass77,872 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,872 miles
    Test number
    399148888569
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,226 miles (+210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    179933816344
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,016 miles (+921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    207066006953
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,095 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    119410337221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,626 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    499096153569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock slightly corroded

  7. Pass73,674 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    212688341661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,259 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    810152805668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,448 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    508885754055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,412 miles (+25,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    958205940127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass32,249 miles (-13,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    207794985171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,756 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    438299884135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,518 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,518 miles
    Test number
    267392783429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass28,582 miles (+12,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    568311682127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,846 miles
    Test number
    926951781176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FVZ

Does LR08 FVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FVZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FVZ?
The MOT on LR08 FVZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FVZ done?
LR08 FVZ was recorded at 77,936 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has LR08 FVZ ever failed its MOT?
No. LR08 FVZ has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LR08 FVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 FVZ find?
LR08 FVZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside + offside.

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