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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 JUYMOT history

LR08 JUY is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LR08 JUY 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
126,855 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JUY
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
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JUY was last recorded at 126,855 miles on 12 May 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,808 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
7,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,855 miles
  • 2025 – 123,372 miles
  • 2024 – 120,352 miles
  • 2022 – 114,831 miles
  • 2021 – 111,170 miles
  • 2020 – 107,586 miles
  • 2019 – 103,627 miles
  • 2018 – 98,174 miles
  • 2017 – 92,579 miles
  • 2016 – 86,215 miles
  • 2015 – 76,742 miles
  • 2014 – 61,841 miles
  • 2013 – 51,425 miles
  • 2012 – 36,125 miles
  • 2011 – 12,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,855 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.

  • Nearside driveshaft gearbox oil leak (seal)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,855 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    475544509728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,808 miles (+3,436)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    276450796929
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,372 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,372 miles
    Test number
    330045553460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass120,352 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,352 miles
    Test number
    432947186727
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,350 miles (+5,519)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,350 miles
    Test number
    527357245404
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,831 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    125339463055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,170 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    196381868170
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass107,586 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    816746664589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,627 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    982907972368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,174 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    908633911543
    • AdvisoryNearside driveshaft gearbox oil leak (seal)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail98,162 miles (+5,583)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    685334176294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside driveshaft gearbox oil leak (seal)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,579 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    166808655810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,215 miles (+9,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    191273213531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,742 miles (+14,901)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    224564730249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,841 miles (+10,416)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,841 miles
    Test number
    505690164202
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f jacking rubber missing
    • NoteWipers smearing

  16. Pass51,425 miles (+15,300)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    309914763291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass36,125 miles (+23,481)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    255138562281
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH REAR tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass12,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,644 miles
    Test number
    239792571214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,644 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,644 miles
    Test number
    368862171413
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 JUY

Does LR08 JUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JUY is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JUY?
The MOT on LR08 JUY is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 JUY done?
LR08 JUY was recorded at 126,855 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,813 miles a year.
Has LR08 JUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JUY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 JUY 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 JUY find?
LR08 JUY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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