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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR08 JVUMOT history

LR08 JVU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LR08 JVU black 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
71,649 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JVU
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JVU was last recorded at 71,649 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,640 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
3,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,649 miles
  • 2025 – 68,640 miles
  • 2024 – 65,009 miles
  • 2023 – 61,652 miles
  • 2022 – 58,857 miles
  • 2021 – 56,253 miles
  • 2019 – 53,618 miles
  • 2018 – 50,597 miles
  • 2017 – 48,080 miles
  • 2016 – 43,336 miles
  • 2015 – 40,355 miles
  • 2014 – 35,157 miles
  • 2013 – 30,675 miles
  • 2012 – 23,634 miles
  • 2011 – 20,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    943151754702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail71,649 miles (+3,009)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    789780981502
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,640 miles
    Test number
    987473314723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,640 miles (+3,631)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,640 miles
    Test number
    535203485638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,009 miles (+3,357)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    953522387411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inoperative but center and nearside clearing screen
    • AdvisorySlight bulge in nearside front tyre outer wall

  6. Pass61,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    468287680740
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  7. Fail61,652 miles (+2,795)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    184629186812
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  8. Pass58,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    710653624545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail58,857 miles (+2,604)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    636830789626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,253 miles (+2,635)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    633069349997
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass53,618 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,618 miles
    Test number
    797073130405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    151942400604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,597 miles (+2,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    675492700875
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass48,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    728325143030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,080 miles (+4,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    685470586371
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass43,336 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    775684571831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,355 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    213236433744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,157 miles (+4,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    997837364251
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracking

  19. Pass30,675 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    928199763246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,634 miles (+3,574)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,634 miles
    Test number
    116697252278
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall - marked yellow
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

  21. Pass20,060 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    388687661285
    • NotePlastic covers and sill fitted

Questions about LR08 JVU

Does LR08 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JVU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JVU?
The MOT on LR08 JVU is valid until 20 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 JVU done?
LR08 JVU was recorded at 71,649 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,536 miles a year.
Has LR08 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JVU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 JVU 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 JVU find?
LR08 JVU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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