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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,792 cc

LR08 JWWMOT history

LR08 JWW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR08 JWW black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,320 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JWW was last recorded at 73,320 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,732 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,588 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,320 miles
  • 2025 – 69,732 miles
  • 2024 – 66,795 miles
  • 2023 – 63,462 miles
  • 2022 – 59,732 miles
  • 2021 – 55,912 miles
  • 2020 – 52,294 miles
  • 2019 – 47,498 miles
  • 2018 – 45,414 miles
  • 2017 – 43,932 miles
  • 2016 – 39,954 miles
  • 2015 – 32,086 miles
  • 2014 – 25,602 miles
  • 2013 – 21,253 miles
  • 2012 – 18,084 miles
  • 2011 – 14,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi starting to break up
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Handbrake Outer cable bracket cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing Arm bush starting to crack
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,320 miles (+3,588)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    253231366814
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi starting to break up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Handbrake Outer cable bracket cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing Arm bush starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,732 miles (+2,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    308845564003
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust showing signs of breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking

  3. Pass66,795 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    969751719725
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe showings signs of breaking up
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear tyres showing signs of cracking

  4. Pass63,462 miles (+3,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    318242322249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s&o/s front tyres worn on edges

  5. Pass59,732 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    853458503586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,912 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    701382969328
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail55,899 miles (+3,605)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    687714243691
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass52,294 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    609376927504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,498 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    297770629135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,487 miles (+2,073)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    641425834557
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass45,414 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    296614980560
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass43,932 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,932 miles
    Test number
    174430610927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,954 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,954 miles
    Test number
    662555640775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,086 miles (+6,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    609608215100
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass25,602 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,602 miles
    Test number
    535778614187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,253 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    987468303170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,084 miles
    Test number
    399311412160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,084 miles (+3,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,084 miles
    Test number
    496431712100
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass14,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,749 miles
    Test number
    295831311492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 JWW

Does LR08 JWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JWW is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JWW?
The MOT on LR08 JWW is valid until 27 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 JWW done?
LR08 JWW was recorded at 73,320 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has LR08 JWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JWW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 JWW 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 JWW find?
LR08 JWW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust flexi starting to break up, and 4 more.

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