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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 FWEMOT history

LR08 FWE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LR08 FWE black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,330 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FWE was last recorded at 126,330 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 8,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,168 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,162 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,330 miles
  • 2025 – 118,168 miles
  • 2024 – 110,485 miles
  • 2023 – 101,687 miles
  • 2022 – 92,545 miles
  • 2021 – 83,415 miles
  • 2019 – 71,845 miles
  • 2018 – 62,271 miles
  • 2017 – 51,821 miles
  • 2016 – 41,935 miles
  • 2015 – 29,177 miles
  • 2014 – 24,469 miles
  • 2013 – 19,496 miles
  • 2012 – 15,222 miles
  • 2011 – 11,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,330 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,330 miles (+8,162)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    180964978138
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass118,168 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    592429916223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,485 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    182907341153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,687 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    410556843808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,545 miles (+9,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    536724727827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,415 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    345022532307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,412 miles (+11,567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,412 miles
    Test number
    308286758685
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass71,845 miles (+9,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    818650939135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,271 miles (+10,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,271 miles
    Test number
    652982778550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,821 miles (+9,886)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    493339230198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,935 miles (+12,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    318689072431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,177 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    536330065126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,469 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    206275604116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,496 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    959182613189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass15,222 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    696378602122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    877699301130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FWE

Does LR08 FWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FWE is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FWE?
The MOT on LR08 FWE is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FWE done?
LR08 FWE was recorded at 126,330 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has LR08 FWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FWE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 FWE 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 FWE find?
LR08 FWE passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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