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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LR09 DVOMOT history

LR09 DVO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR09 DVO blue 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,892 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 DVO
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
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 DVO was last recorded at 144,892 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,727 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,165 miles
Average per year
8,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,892 miles
  • 2025 – 137,727 miles
  • 2024 – 132,292 miles
  • 2023 – 127,248 miles
  • 2022 – 119,398 miles
  • 2021 – 111,916 miles
  • 2020 – 108,102 miles
  • 2019 – 107,222 miles
  • 2018 – 90,102 miles
  • 2016 – 75,658 miles
  • 2015 – 55,615 miles
  • 2014 – 46,429 miles
  • 2013 – 34,755 miles
  • 2012 – 29,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,892 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,892 miles (+7,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    232716699445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,727 miles (+5,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,727 miles
    Test number
    562263191575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,292 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    562074433334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,248 miles (+7,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    554769770172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,398 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,398 miles
    Test number
    594895604923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,916 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    904741943441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,102 miles (+880)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,102 miles
    Test number
    949585808909
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped (still secure)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,222 miles (+3,457)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,222 miles
    Test number
    788771720771
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning stiff (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking the steering rack . (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust flexis is corroded.

  9. Pass103,765 miles (+13,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    363169917016
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass90,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    927378964979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,102 miles (+14,444)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    488997766321
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass75,658 miles (+9,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    417013906188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass66,345 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    922119507446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,615 miles (+9,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    377865015019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished.

  15. Pass46,429 miles (+11,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    226769804060
    • NoteFront tyres are worn to 3mm.
    • NoteRear tyres are perished.

  16. Pass34,755 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,755 miles
    Test number
    816404213065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,023 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    238926162058
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass29,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    307886862042
    • 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 LR09 DVO

Does LR09 DVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 DVO is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 DVO?
The MOT on LR09 DVO is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 DVO done?
LR09 DVO was recorded at 144,892 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 8,302 miles a year.
Has LR09 DVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 DVO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR09 DVO 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 DVO find?
LR09 DVO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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