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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR59 MXEMOT history

LR59 MXE is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 42,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LR59 MXE silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
42,916 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 MXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 MXE was last recorded at 42,916 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,005 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,911 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,916 miles
  • 2025 – 40,005 miles
  • 2022 – 39,689 miles
  • 2021 – 39,087 miles
  • 2020 – 38,744 miles
  • 2019 – 37,782 miles
  • 2018 – 36,240 miles
  • 2017 – 33,179 miles
  • 2016 – 29,562 miles
  • 2015 – 26,205 miles
  • 2014 – 23,312 miles
  • 2013 – 20,941 miles
  • 2012 – 18,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,916 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,916 miles (+2,911)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    410326056067
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,005 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    393116981038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,689 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    546980442475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,087 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    353899423439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,744 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    707402525352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,782 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    902210654272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,778 miles (+1,538)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    826010950948
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass36,240 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    818858234382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,179 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    577884590142
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link has play in balljoint.

  10. Pass29,562 miles (+3,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,562 miles
    Test number
    430441805799
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has slight perishing cracks
    • AdvisoryO/s/f link bar top ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has a nail in tread
    • AdvisorySlight play on steering detected at steering wheel

  11. Pass26,205 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    150277844725
    • AdvisoryBoth rrear tyres have slight perishing cracks
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel inner rim is slightly distorted

  12. Pass23,312 miles (+2,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    856950394285
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass20,941 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    838199083278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,297 miles
    Test number
    676921492239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 MXE

Does LR59 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 MXE is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 MXE?
The MOT on LR59 MXE is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 MXE done?
LR59 MXE was recorded at 42,916 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has LR59 MXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 MXE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LR59 MXE 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 MXE find?
LR59 MXE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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