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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR08 OCAMOT history

LR08 OCA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

LR08 OCA blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
138,662 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OCA
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
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OCA was last recorded at 138,662 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 4,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,940 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,722 miles
Average per year
9,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,662 miles
  • 2021 – 133,940 miles
  • 2020 – 129,461 miles
  • 2019 – 119,314 miles
  • 2018 – 117,300 miles
  • 2017 – 109,101 miles
  • 2016 – 98,327 miles
  • 2015 – 85,041 miles
  • 2014 – 72,134 miles
  • 2013 – 58,542 miles
  • 2012 – 45,110 miles
  • 2011 – 31,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,662 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,662 miles (+4,722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,662 miles
    Test number
    694409045124
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass133,940 miles (+4,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    441894763659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  3. Pass129,461 miles (+10,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    588153056955
    • 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))

  4. Pass119,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    714306177882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,311 miles (+2,011)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,311 miles
    Test number
    111191245221
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass117,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    701586794818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,300 miles (+8,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    538912057239
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass109,101 miles (+10,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    879520244014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,327 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    982313808253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    919657063693
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail97,843 miles (+24)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    715902557498
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail97,819 miles (+12,778)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    796865573664
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    149402085094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail85,039 miles (+12,905)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    319572785009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    295459294032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,132 miles (+13,590)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    889389294053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,542 miles (+13,432)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    645516113161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,110 miles (+13,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    518718732103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    757243921149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OCA

Does LR08 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OCA expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OCA?
The MOT on LR08 OCA expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OCA done?
LR08 OCA was recorded at 138,662 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 9,349 miles a year.
Has LR08 OCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 OCA 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 OCA find?
LR08 OCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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