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Saab 9-3

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR59 MWPMOT history

LR59 MWP is a white petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LR59 MWP white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
154,033 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 MWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 MWP was last recorded at 154,033 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 5,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2023: 142,562 miles, lower than 143,953 miles on 22 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,768 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,265 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,033 miles
  • 2024 – 148,768 miles
  • 2023 – 142,562 miles
  • 2022 – 143,953 miles
  • 2021 – 128,025 miles
  • 2020 – 120,824 miles
  • 2019 – 112,265 miles
  • 2018 – 101,789 miles
  • 2017 – 93,914 miles
  • 2016 – 83,272 miles
  • 2015 – 73,801 miles
  • 2014 – 62,165 miles
  • 2013 – 53,452 miles
  • 2012 – 43,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel tank cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,033 miles
    Test number
    389033679442
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  2. Fail154,032 miles (+5,264)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,032 miles
    Test number
    274806145151
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  3. Pass148,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    443217238824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded
  4. Fail148,768 miles (+6,206)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    364876791366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded
  5. Pass142,562 miles (-1,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,562 miles
    Test number
    368587908163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner drive shaft boot deteriorating
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
  6. Pass143,953 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    468202554969
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
  7. Fail143,953 miles (+15,928)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    306965846373
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass128,025 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    897118518118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,824 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    826935918825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,265 miles (+10,476)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    133138522880
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass101,789 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,789 miles
    Test number
    957594890493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,914 miles (+10,642)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    999131152680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    679075170958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,272 miles (+9,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    817163405425
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass73,801 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,801 miles
    Test number
    485164738996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,125 miles (+10,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,125 miles
    Test number
    794806557786
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
  17. Pass62,165 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    417638234266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,452 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    826949463250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,088 miles (+9,575)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,088 miles
    Test number
    525603053290
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass43,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    538731352287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Fail43,513 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    308639242405
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LR59 MWP

Does LR59 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 MWP expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 MWP?
The MOT on LR59 MWP expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 MWP done?
LR59 MWP was recorded at 154,033 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has LR59 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 MWP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 MWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 MWP find?
LR59 MWP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; sill covers fitted.

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