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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 FWZMOT history

LR08 FWZ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR08 FWZ black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,477 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FWZ
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 expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 FWZ was last recorded at 138,477 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 9,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,675 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,802 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,477 miles
  • 2025 – 128,675 miles
  • 2024 – 122,095 miles
  • 2023 – 115,023 miles
  • 2022 – 108,145 miles
  • 2021 – 101,596 miles
  • 2020 – 97,192 miles
  • 2019 – 91,005 miles
  • 2018 – 85,264 miles
  • 2017 – 80,140 miles
  • 2016 – 74,725 miles
  • 2015 – 68,265 miles
  • 2014 – 57,784 miles
  • 2013 – 44,463 miles
  • 2012 – 32,086 miles
  • 2011 – 17,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,477 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,477 miles (+9,802)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    487245536868
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,675 miles (+6,580)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    568020410963
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,095 miles (+181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,095 miles
    Test number
    293237158561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,914 miles (+6,891)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,914 miles
    Test number
    321627748349
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,023 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,023 miles
    Test number
    639334980393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,145 miles (+6,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    435477996419
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass101,596 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    917338554863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,192 miles (+6,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,192 miles
    Test number
    601076544005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    737802388246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,005 miles (+5,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    417876247684
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,264 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    352308485532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,140 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    678867223999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    407594944538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,725 miles (+6,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    674756754737
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass68,265 miles (+10,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,265 miles
    Test number
    810376075308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass57,784 miles (+13,321)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    388710464487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass44,463 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    629599563295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,219 miles (+12,133)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,219 miles
    Test number
    619444863267
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass32,086 miles (+14,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    709306262274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  20. Pass17,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,979 miles
    Test number
    495061071221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FWZ

Does LR08 FWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 FWZ expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FWZ?
The MOT on LR08 FWZ expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 FWZ done?
LR08 FWZ was recorded at 138,477 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has LR08 FWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FWZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FWZ 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 FWZ find?
LR08 FWZ failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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