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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 JWEMOT history

LR08 JWE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR08 JWE blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,121 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JWE was last recorded at 133,121 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,818 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,303 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,121 miles
  • 2025 – 128,818 miles
  • 2024 – 122,537 miles
  • 2023 – 117,285 miles
  • 2022 – 112,097 miles
  • 2021 – 107,003 miles
  • 2020 – 101,057 miles
  • 2019 – 94,579 miles
  • 2018 – 81,617 miles
  • 2017 – 73,186 miles
  • 2016 – 67,148 miles
  • 2015 – 57,383 miles
  • 2014 – 45,616 miles
  • 2013 – 34,276 miles
  • 2012 – 24,759 miles
  • 2011 – 13,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mount. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mount. (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,121 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    142143628993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mount. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mount. (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass128,818 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,818 miles
    Test number
    439810585032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass122,537 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    542126598617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,285 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,285 miles
    Test number
    462179295814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,097 miles (+5,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    483782898908
    • 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))
  6. Pass107,003 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,003 miles
    Test number
    135856689971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    349844660079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,656 miles (+4,599)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    214517761118
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass101,057 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    375715009722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,579 miles (+12,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    896236303909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,617 miles (+8,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    723388731431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass73,186 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    736953324314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass67,148 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    971305289950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,383 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    947682105248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,221 miles (+157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    268447055418
    • NoteScreen is chipped
  16. Fail56,064 miles (+10,448)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    868334855167
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteScreen is chipped
  17. Pass45,616 miles (+11,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    637402384104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,276 miles (+9,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,276 miles
    Test number
    626718873172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,759 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    187022012234
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass24,759 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    716712712239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,508 miles
    Test number
    558877332172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,508 miles (+10,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,508 miles
    Test number
    836757032100
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass13,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,985 miles
    Test number
    597680741159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 JWE

Does LR08 JWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JWE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JWE?
The MOT on LR08 JWE is valid until 6 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 JWE done?
LR08 JWE was recorded at 133,121 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has LR08 JWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JWE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 JWE 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 JWE find?
LR08 JWE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount.; offside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount..

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