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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LR58 AROMOT history

LR58 ARO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

LR58 ARO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
129,718 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR58 ARO
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
6 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR58 ARO was last recorded at 129,718 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,710 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,718 miles
  • 2021 – 123,238 miles
  • 2020 – 119,740 miles
  • 2019 – 119,725 miles
  • 2018 – 111,607 miles
  • 2017 – 92,819 miles
  • 2016 – 77,067 miles
  • 2015 – 71,545 miles
  • 2014 – 65,358 miles
  • 2013 – 59,454 miles
  • 2012 – 50,240 miles
  • 2011 – 43,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,718 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,718 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,718 miles
    Test number
    168281686781
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,710 miles (+6,472)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,710 miles
    Test number
    579230400437
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    953483772439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,238 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    921325767204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,740 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    580491074266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,737 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,737 miles
    Test number
    533442345001
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,725 miles (+8,118)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    286772141592
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate bulb dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,607 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,607 miles
    Test number
    322920505426
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail110,938 miles (+18,119)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    836594834437
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass92,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,819 miles
    Test number
    803036952299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,819 miles (+2)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,819 miles
    Test number
    718584226595
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Bottle (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail92,817 miles (+15,750)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    191450693075
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Bottle (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass77,067 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    167297127648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    397773264370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,545 miles (+6,187)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    351978602586
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass65,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    768513424305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,358 miles (+5,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    609612624398
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass59,454 miles (+9,214)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    556220953227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    775123732221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,240 miles (+6,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    817063232235
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass43,872 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,872 miles
    Test number
    826134731256
    • NoteAdvise:both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage & perishing between tread
    • NoteAdvise:corrosion to rear brake disc's
    • NoteAdvise:n/s/f tyre outer edge scrubbed & 3mm tread inner edge
    • NoteAdvise:o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges scrubbed low & 2mm tread inner edge

Questions about LR58 ARO

Does LR58 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR58 ARO expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR58 ARO?
The MOT on LR58 ARO expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR58 ARO done?
LR58 ARO was recorded at 129,718 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 8,121 miles a year.
Has LR58 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR58 ARO has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR58 ARO 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 LR58 ARO find?
LR58 ARO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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