Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
LR08 FWMMOT history
LR08 FWM is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 156,989 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 FWM
- 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
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 FWM was last recorded at 156,989 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,338 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,651 miles
- Average per year
- 8,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,989 miles
- 2023 – 152,338 miles
- 2022 – 145,883 miles
- 2021 – 138,767 miles
- 2020 – 128,635 miles
- 2019 – 115,342 miles
- 2018 – 114,567 miles
- 2017 – 103,295 miles
- 2016 – 92,761 miles
- 2015 – 80,147 miles
- 2014 – 69,285 miles
- 2013 – 59,525 miles
- 2012 – 48,438 miles
- 2011 – 38,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear window broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,989 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 156,989 miles
- Test number
- 953304397843
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail156,989 miles (+4,651)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,989 miles
- Test number
- 105735991055
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,338 miles (+6,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,338 miles
- Test number
- 910228668158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,883 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 145,883 miles
- Test number
- 982720949785
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,880 miles (+7,113)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,880 miles
- Test number
- 779335848266
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,767 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 138,767 miles
- Test number
- 591393289128
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear window broken
Fail138,767 miles (+10,132)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,767 miles
- Test number
- 836162997821
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near side and off side rear d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear window broken
Pass128,635 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 128,635 miles
- Test number
- 346831675683
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release lever faulty , stiff in operation
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail128,635 miles (+13,293)2 dangerous3 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,635 miles
- Test number
- 202543903187
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet release lever faulty , stiff in operation
- AdvisoryDifferent sized tyes front to rear
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass115,342 miles (+775)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,342 miles
- Test number
- 844746268388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,567 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,567 miles
- Test number
- 622233668095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/45 17
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
Fail114,567 miles (+11,272)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,567 miles
- Test number
- 581841517930
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/45 17
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
Pass103,295 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 103,295 miles
- Test number
- 724430705952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)
Fail103,289 miles (+10,528)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,289 miles
- Test number
- 855206840053
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISCS POOR ? (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)
Pass92,761 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,761 miles
- Test number
- 838784319560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,746 miles (+12,599)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,746 miles
- Test number
- 569473573719
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass80,147 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 80,147 miles
- Test number
- 806744891746
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT AND REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,147 miles (+10,862)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,147 miles
- Test number
- 258621238807
- Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure PIPES FROM FRONT TO REAR (7.2.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT AND REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,285 miles (+9,760)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 69,285 miles
- Test number
- 375111294456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,525 miles (+11,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,525 miles
- Test number
- 325859793263
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,438 miles (+9,554)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 48,438 miles
- Test number
- 537809252256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,884 miles
- Test number
- 815669071131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 FWM
- Does LR08 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 FWM expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 FWM?
- The MOT on LR08 FWM expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 FWM done?
- LR08 FWM was recorded at 156,989 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 8,976 miles a year.
- Has LR08 FWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 FWM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 FWM 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 FWM find?
- LR08 FWM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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