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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR09 OVCMOT history

LR09 OVC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LR09 OVC grey 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,588 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OVC was last recorded at 100,588 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,583 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,588 miles
  • 2025 – 95,316 miles
  • 2024 – 89,228 miles
  • 2022 – 84,150 miles
  • 2021 – 76,797 miles
  • 2020 – 71,216 miles
  • 2019 – 61,001 miles
  • 2018 – 52,885 miles
  • 2017 – 42,177 miles
  • 2016 – 33,098 miles
  • 2015 – 24,802 miles
  • 2014 – 17,338 miles
  • 2013 – 14,822 miles
  • 2012 – 10,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,588 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in a number of areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,588 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,588 miles
    Test number
    375664070718
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in a number of areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,583 miles (+5,267)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    771731738754
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at join to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken/missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in a number of areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,316 miles
    Test number
    581731296110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,316 miles (+6,088)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,316 miles
    Test number
    703942889316
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested No Beam Image (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGear Selector Stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,228 miles (+5,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    424152207670
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,150 miles (+7,353)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    591075372997
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    991177450883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  8. Fail76,796 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    435892859496
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  9. Pass71,216 miles (+10,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    946724328038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,001 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    906018115850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    562753388614
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail52,885 miles (+10,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    952295669520
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass42,177 miles (+9,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    228839963411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass33,098 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    749482732930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,072 miles (+8,270)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    522626705982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres side walls badly perished and cracking

  16. Pass24,802 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    436133035158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,338 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,338 miles
    Test number
    597081244114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,822 miles (+4,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,822 miles
    Test number
    868488933133
    • 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)

  19. Pass10,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,065 miles
    Test number
    996376742159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 OVC

Does LR09 OVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 OVC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OVC?
The MOT on LR09 OVC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 OVC done?
LR09 OVC was recorded at 100,588 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LR09 OVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OVC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 OVC 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 OVC find?
LR09 OVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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