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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR59 KXOMOT history

LR59 KXO is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LR59 KXO 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,567 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 KXO
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 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 KXO was last recorded at 159,567 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,566 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,567 miles
  • 2025 – 153,379 miles
  • 2024 – 152,480 miles
  • 2023 – 144,774 miles
  • 2021 – 135,334 miles
  • 2020 – 129,931 miles
  • 2019 – 121,912 miles
  • 2018 – 111,278 miles
  • 2017 – 100,985 miles
  • 2016 – 91,243 miles
  • 2015 – 83,322 miles
  • 2014 – 70,260 miles
  • 2013 – 59,353 miles
  • 2012 – 42,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes corroded by hangers (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear tyres feathered offside bad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,567 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,567 miles
    Test number
    410455596810
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes corroded by hangers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Fail159,566 miles (+6,187)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,566 miles
    Test number
    731230510606
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed by shockabsorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes corroded by hangers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Pass153,379 miles (+899)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,379 miles
    Test number
    815693304827
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,480 miles (+7,706)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,480 miles
    Test number
    492818491127
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass144,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    692114282368
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathered offside bad

  6. Fail144,774 miles (+9,440)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    580084101397
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathered offside bad

  7. Pass135,334 miles (+5,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    426054815065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass129,931 miles (+8,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,931 miles
    Test number
    909739957859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,912 miles (+10,634)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    314322763234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields loose

  10. Pass111,278 miles (+10,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    801037329838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,985 miles (+9,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,985 miles
    Test number
    939705725520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  12. Pass91,243 miles (+7,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    812911745781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass83,322 miles (+13,062)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    337939107543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,260 miles (+10,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    399616774497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,353 miles (+16,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    306750473236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,492 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    917984262228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass42,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    965324062298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 KXO

Does LR59 KXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 KXO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 KXO?
The MOT on LR59 KXO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 KXO done?
LR59 KXO was recorded at 159,567 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,706 miles a year.
Has LR59 KXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 KXO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 KXO 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 LR59 KXO find?
LR59 KXO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by shock absorber mounting; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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