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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 FWNMOT history

LR08 FWN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR08 FWN black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,604 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FWN
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FWN was last recorded at 97,604 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,285 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,319 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,604 miles
  • 2025 – 92,285 miles
  • 2024 – 88,017 miles
  • 2023 – 81,553 miles
  • 2022 – 74,816 miles
  • 2021 – 72,679 miles
  • 2020 – 68,031 miles
  • 2019 – 62,833 miles
  • 2018 – 56,998 miles
  • 2017 – 51,902 miles
  • 2016 – 45,306 miles
  • 2014 – 37,880 miles
  • 2013 – 28,199 miles
  • 2012 – 20,117 miles
  • 2011 – 19,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,604 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    803213438888
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail97,604 miles (+5,319)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    698585851256
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    531170861455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,284 miles (+4,267)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    663693934678
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass88,017 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    114269667569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    142405256702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,552 miles (+6,736)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    217241782738
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,816 miles (+2,137)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    793240440892
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,679 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    110900711848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,031 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    439302385320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,833 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    646531004951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,998 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,998 miles
    Test number
    133090380885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,983 miles (+5,081)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    242792204338
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass51,902 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    310023344884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,306 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    313712012550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,303 miles (+7,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    375803610199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass37,880 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    495301844208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  18. Fail37,877 miles (+9,678)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    575551044273
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  19. Pass28,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    898885043276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,194 miles (+8,077)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,194 miles
    Test number
    766055343290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass20,117 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,117 miles
    Test number
    569048662282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,128 miles
    Test number
    217027641170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,128 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,128 miles
    Test number
    657817641144
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR08 FWN

Does LR08 FWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FWN is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FWN?
The MOT on LR08 FWN is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FWN done?
LR08 FWN was recorded at 97,604 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has LR08 FWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FWN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FWN 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 FWN find?
LR08 FWN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference, and 1 more.

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