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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LR09 CTOMOT history

LR09 CTO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LR09 CTO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,478 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 CTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 CTO was last recorded at 42,478 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,349 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,129 miles
Average per year
2,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,478 miles
  • 2025 – 39,349 miles
  • 2024 – 38,952 miles
  • 2023 – 38,629 miles
  • 2022 – 35,771 miles
  • 2021 – 34,762 miles
  • 2019 – 32,780 miles
  • 2018 – 29,393 miles
  • 2017 – 26,604 miles
  • 2015 – 21,592 miles
  • 2014 – 17,787 miles
  • 2013 – 13,267 miles
  • 2012 – 8,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,478 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,478 miles (+3,129)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    425363416594
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass39,349 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    270849094696
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp cover damaged

  3. Pass38,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    899038730629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail38,952 miles (+323)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    201594281855
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset prior to test , stayed out length of test (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass38,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    186181514432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,629 miles (+2,858)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    400407841475
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass35,771 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    638102330662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,762 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    139639164723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,780 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    816465780184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,393 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    752964553859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,392 miles (+2,788)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    219472917716
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass26,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,604 miles
    Test number
    680432192911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,601 miles (+5,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    709580453638
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass21,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    429064585294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

  15. Fail21,592 miles (+3,805)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    958772881566
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

  16. Pass17,787 miles (+4,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,787 miles
    Test number
    768381664283
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

  17. Pass13,267 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,267 miles
    Test number
    436449653251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,689 miles
    Test number
    227375142160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,688 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,688 miles
    Test number
    545935042184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR09 CTO

Does LR09 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 CTO is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 CTO?
The MOT on LR09 CTO is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 CTO done?
LR09 CTO was recorded at 42,478 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,419 miles a year.
Has LR09 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 CTO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 CTO 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 LR09 CTO find?
LR09 CTO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.

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