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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR08 JWJMOT history

LR08 JWJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LR08 JWJ blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JWJ was last recorded at 90,248 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,062 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,248 miles
  • 2025 – 86,062 miles
  • 2024 – 80,874 miles
  • 2023 – 76,262 miles
  • 2022 – 73,069 miles
  • 2021 – 69,091 miles
  • 2020 – 62,685 miles
  • 2019 – 53,291 miles
  • 2018 – 44,896 miles
  • 2017 – 44,213 miles
  • 2016 – 41,483 miles
  • 2015 – 39,173 miles
  • 2014 – 35,087 miles
  • 2013 – 30,114 miles
  • 2012 – 26,633 miles
  • 2011 – 21,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    102807996691
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail90,248 miles (+4,186)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    688377692024
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass86,062 miles (+5,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    642784362943
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,874 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    143693024642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,262 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    885916780758
    • 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. Fail76,260 miles (+3,191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    358541753650
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass73,069 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,069 miles
    Test number
    810802770409
    • 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))

  8. Pass69,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    946890625111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,090 miles (+6,405)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    194537021657
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,685 miles (+9,394)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    564346218089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,291 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    514899970785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,896 miles
    Test number
    236602363627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,896 miles (+683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,896 miles
    Test number
    428840169464
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass44,213 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    387477503576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,483 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    862263267428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,173 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    369945805164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,087 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    967146804100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass30,114 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    305846803193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,633 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    788605002194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,499 miles
    Test number
    175334291452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 JWJ

Does LR08 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JWJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JWJ?
The MOT on LR08 JWJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 JWJ done?
LR08 JWJ was recorded at 90,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has LR08 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JWJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 JWJ 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 JWJ find?
LR08 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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