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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 JWAMOT history

LR08 JWA is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LR08 JWA grey 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,205 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JWA was last recorded at 124,205 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,178 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,027 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,205 miles
  • 2025 – 120,178 miles
  • 2024 – 113,742 miles
  • 2023 – 105,348 miles
  • 2022 – 95,604 miles
  • 2021 – 86,676 miles
  • 2020 – 80,227 miles
  • 2019 – 74,794 miles
  • 2018 – 66,565 miles
  • 2017 – 57,609 miles
  • 2016 – 48,673 miles
  • 2015 – 39,602 miles
  • 2014 – 31,808 miles
  • 2013 – 25,633 miles
  • 2012 – 17,679 miles
  • 2011 – 12,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,205 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,205 miles (+4,027)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    564637606146
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass120,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,178 miles
    Test number
    208152259901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,178 miles (+477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,178 miles
    Test number
    734843945829
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Fail119,701 miles (+5,959)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,701 miles
    Test number
    883822581904
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,742 miles (+8,394)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    414448276053
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass105,348 miles (+9,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    186644596492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    319069047922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail95,604 miles (+8,928)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    365047061886
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass86,676 miles (+6,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    118927062901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,227 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    742195568133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,794 miles (+8,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    416487251576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    973789086427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,565 miles (+8,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    790944674970
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass57,609 miles (+8,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    591667923666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass48,673 miles (+9,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    237033016322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

  16. Pass39,602 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    809659225200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,808 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    416686804290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    455306503236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,633 miles (+7,954)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    366196603495
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass17,679 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,679 miles
    Test number
    739128802242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,509 miles (+4,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,509 miles
    Test number
    285180702238
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass12,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,589 miles
    Test number
    119799971180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 JWA

Does LR08 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JWA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JWA?
The MOT on LR08 JWA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 JWA done?
LR08 JWA was recorded at 124,205 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has LR08 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JWA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 JWA 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 JWA find?
LR08 JWA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.

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