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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 FWPMOT history

LR08 FWP is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LR08 FWP blue 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,775 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FWP was last recorded at 143,775 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,979 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,775 miles
  • 2025 – 141,979 miles
  • 2024 – 140,747 miles
  • 2023 – 136,399 miles
  • 2022 – 130,872 miles
  • 2021 – 123,388 miles
  • 2020 – 118,066 miles
  • 2019 – 110,209 miles
  • 2018 – 102,759 miles
  • 2017 – 86,125 miles
  • 2016 – 72,376 miles
  • 2014 – 62,810 miles
  • 2013 – 49,282 miles
  • 2012 – 40,142 miles
  • 2011 – 31,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,775 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside no.plate lamp dim

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    909178984647
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside no.plate lamp dim

  2. Fail143,775 miles (+1,796)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    879034421529
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside no.plate lamp dim

  3. Pass141,979 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,979 miles
    Test number
    941264772668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,944 miles (+1,197)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    906743882766
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,747 miles (+4,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,747 miles
    Test number
    490568279910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,399 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,399 miles
    Test number
    819177954229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,393 miles (+5,521)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    709416692932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,872 miles
    Test number
    378909816072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,872 miles (+7,484)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,872 miles
    Test number
    795972925380
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    381030223853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail123,388 miles (+5,322)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    653839020842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass118,066 miles (+7,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,066 miles
    Test number
    231889005167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,209 miles (+7,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    350758412911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass102,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    185551288968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,759 miles (+16,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    266332334273
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass86,125 miles (+13,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    513173620813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,376 miles (+9,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    476346895501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting

  18. Pass62,810 miles (+13,528)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    265915074281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,282 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    836581603158
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass49,282 miles (+9,140)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    997541303151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,142 miles (+8,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    829344272050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,793 miles
    Test number
    359618081074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FWP

Does LR08 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FWP is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FWP?
The MOT on LR08 FWP is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FWP done?
LR08 FWP was recorded at 143,775 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has LR08 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FWP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FWP 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 FWP find?
LR08 FWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens faded; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside no.plate lamp dim.

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