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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 OCCMOT history

LR08 OCC is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR08 OCC silver 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,474 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OCC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OCC was last recorded at 199,474 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 7,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,963 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,511 miles
Average per year
10,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,474 miles
  • 2025 – 191,963 miles
  • 2024 – 184,798 miles
  • 2023 – 175,933 miles
  • 2022 – 168,002 miles
  • 2021 – 159,301 miles
  • 2020 – 154,257 miles
  • 2019 – 140,600 miles
  • 2018 – 128,531 miles
  • 2017 – 114,478 miles
  • 2016 – 101,014 miles
  • 2015 – 88,168 miles
  • 2014 – 75,640 miles
  • 2013 – 65,162 miles
  • 2012 – 50,812 miles
  • 2011 – 38,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,474 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass199,474 miles (+7,511)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,474 miles
    Test number
    739922329480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass191,963 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,963 miles
    Test number
    458290897792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass184,798 miles (+248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,798 miles
    Test number
    534810189755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,550 miles (+8,617)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,550 miles
    Test number
    905446443137
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,933 miles (+7,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,933 miles
    Test number
    439264188568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,002 miles (+8,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,002 miles
    Test number
    551052651589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,301 miles (+5,044)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,301 miles
    Test number
    291177587803
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass154,257 miles (+13,657)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    129579114102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass140,600 miles (+12,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    349798614601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to vehicle

  10. Pass128,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    816921976478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail128,531 miles (+14,053)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    861366132154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass114,478 miles (+13,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,478 miles
    Test number
    218297601165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryPAS pump noisy

  13. Pass101,014 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    331376933707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,168 miles (+12,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    638204755035
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass75,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    787412974085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,640 miles (+10,478)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    685997364027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass65,162 miles (+14,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    235925863096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,812 miles (+11,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    879448952017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    167273261498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OCC

Does LR08 OCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OCC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OCC?
The MOT on LR08 OCC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OCC done?
LR08 OCC was recorded at 199,474 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 10,677 miles a year.
Has LR08 OCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OCC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 OCC 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 OCC find?
LR08 OCC passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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