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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,988 cc

LR08 FWHMOT history

LR08 FWH is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR08 FWH black 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 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,501 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FWH was last recorded at 98,501 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,328 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,173 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,501 miles
  • 2025 – 97,328 miles
  • 2024 – 95,890 miles
  • 2023 – 94,738 miles
  • 2022 – 92,900 miles
  • 2020 – 92,767 miles
  • 2019 – 89,285 miles
  • 2018 – 78,526 miles
  • 2017 – 69,075 miles
  • 2016 – 59,520 miles
  • 2015 – 49,382 miles
  • 2014 – 40,527 miles
  • 2013 – 32,266 miles
  • 2012 – 23,437 miles
  • 2011 – 11,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,501 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,501 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    913550759640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,328 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    624419152547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,890 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    603249609186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,887 miles (+1,149)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    309739528039
    • MajorFront Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,738 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,738 miles
    Test number
    957609715531
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    669017805774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail92,900 miles (+133)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    782992247130
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    576515193750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail92,767 miles (+3,482)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    993133687795
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,285 miles (+10,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    174546643886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,526 miles (+9,451)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    739081478032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,075 miles (+9,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    403359291578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass59,520 miles (+10,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    975452363738
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front roll bar link arm
  14. Fail49,382 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    145260015279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass49,382 miles (+8,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    325680815442
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass40,527 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    648009414226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    347538413446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass32,266 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    606408313218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,437 miles (+11,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    239454022256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass11,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    11,846 miles
    Test number
    529694011272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FWH

Does LR08 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FWH is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FWH?
The MOT on LR08 FWH is valid until 7 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 FWH done?
LR08 FWH was recorded at 98,501 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has LR08 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FWH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 FWH 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 FWH find?
LR08 FWH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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