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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LR59 MXPMOT history

LR59 MXP is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LR59 MXP 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,067 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 MXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 MXP was last recorded at 196,067 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 10,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,423 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,644 miles
Average per year
9,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,067 miles
  • 2025 – 185,423 miles
  • 2024 – 174,823 miles
  • 2023 – 163,394 miles
  • 2022 – 152,001 miles
  • 2021 – 138,677 miles
  • 2019 – 119,047 miles
  • 2018 – 103,308 miles
  • 2017 – 101,392 miles
  • 2016 – 98,917 miles
  • 2015 – 96,044 miles
  • 2014 – 93,840 miles
  • 2013 – 91,012 miles
  • 2012 – 70,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,067 miles (+10,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,067 miles
    Test number
    353106898421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass185,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,423 miles
    Test number
    417933956386
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail185,422 miles (+10,599)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,422 miles
    Test number
    792414080823
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,823 miles (+11,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    727764951420
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,394 miles (+11,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,394 miles
    Test number
    632825073833
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass152,001 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,001 miles
    Test number
    114620549497
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  7. Fail152,000 miles (+13,323)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    756603707296
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  8. Pass138,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,677 miles
    Test number
    508002080757
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure

  9. Fail138,678 miles (+19,631)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,678 miles
    Test number
    161737792362
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure

  10. Pass119,047 miles (+15,739)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    678771583309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,308 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    496494913508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,392 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,392 miles
    Test number
    590164301984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    890828886582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,917 miles (+2,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    602737866032
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,044 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    288089965018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,840 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    686038974010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,012 miles (+20,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    458078343284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    739740972282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 MXP

Does LR59 MXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 MXP is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 MXP?
The MOT on LR59 MXP is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 MXP done?
LR59 MXP was recorded at 196,067 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 9,424 miles a year.
Has LR59 MXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 MXP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 MXP 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 MXP find?
LR59 MXP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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