Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
LR08 FWDMOT history
LR08 FWD is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 165,215 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 FWD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 FWD was last recorded at 165,215 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 12,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jul 2018: 111,966 miles, lower than 112,677 miles on 16 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,306 miles · 12 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,909 miles
- Average per year
- 9,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,215 miles
- 2024 – 152,306 miles
- 2023 – 147,768 miles
- 2022 – 137,178 miles
- 2021 – 126,789 miles
- 2020 – 125,906 miles
- 2019 – 119,552 miles
- 2018 – 111,966 miles
- 2017 – 112,677 miles
- 2015 – 91,527 miles
- 2014 – 79,578 miles
- 2013 – 59,717 miles
- 2012 – 42,427 miles
- 2011 – 22,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,215 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,215 miles (+12,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 165,215 miles
- Test number
- 277537138577
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,306 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,306 miles
- Test number
- 708538050804
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail152,306 miles (+4,538)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,306 miles
- Test number
- 256254532943
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,768 miles (+10,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,768 miles
- Test number
- 993368730170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,178 miles (+10,389)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,178 miles
- Test number
- 207325909504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,789 miles (+883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,789 miles
- Test number
- 894636660435
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,906 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 125,906 miles
- Test number
- 786485946331
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just to standard (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,552 miles (+7,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,552 miles
- Test number
- 815001455900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,966 miles (-711)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 111,966 miles
- Test number
- 142347436639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,677 miles (+6,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 726708652810
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 106,553 miles
- Test number
- 613162180013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,553 miles (+15,026)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,553 miles
- Test number
- 204385235288
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass91,527 miles (+11,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 91,527 miles
- Test number
- 303285373653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,578 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,578 miles
- Test number
- 439276174258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,465 miles (+19,748)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,465 miles
- Test number
- 698873374223
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,717 miles (+17,290)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 59,717 miles
- Test number
- 226904333268
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/F fog light lense is broken
Pass42,427 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,427 miles
- Test number
- 205394632295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail42,427 miles (+20,331)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,427 miles
- Test number
- 996184632211
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 22,096 miles
- Test number
- 416576151015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 FWD
- Does LR08 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 FWD expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 FWD?
- The MOT on LR08 FWD expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 FWD done?
- LR08 FWD was recorded at 165,215 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 9,965 miles a year.
- Has LR08 FWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 FWD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 FWD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 FWD find?
- LR08 FWD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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