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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

LR61 LWEMOT history

LR61 LWE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

LR61 LWE black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
178,693 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LWE was last recorded at 178,693 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 15,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,004 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15,689 miles
Average per year
14,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,693 miles
  • 2022 – 163,004 miles
  • 2021 – 152,129 miles
  • 2020 – 145,724 miles
  • 2019 – 135,840 miles
  • 2018 – 111,005 miles
  • 2017 – 90,405 miles
  • 2016 – 71,864 miles
  • 2014 – 51,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,693 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Suggest racking check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,693 miles
    Test number
    682100780976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,693 miles (+15,689)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,693 miles
    Test number
    131812791740
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass163,004 miles (+10,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,004 miles
    Test number
    892630722243
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,129 miles (+6,405)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,129 miles
    Test number
    978173917071
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
  5. Pass145,724 miles (+9,884)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,724 miles
    Test number
    995118108950
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bump stop and spring mountings slightly deteriorated
  6. Pass135,840 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    752282791191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,711 miles (+24,706)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,711 miles
    Test number
    391737021021
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
  8. Pass111,005 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    876295436501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,780 miles (+20,375)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    272452442354
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre smooth on edges
  10. Pass90,405 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    927980899669
    • AdvisorySuggest racking check
  11. Fail90,366 miles (+18,502)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    285253702534
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link worn and knocking (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate ver dull (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySuggest racking check
  12. Pass71,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,864 miles
    Test number
    249239118902
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  13. Fail71,864 miles (+20,031)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,864 miles
    Test number
    738720034257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd LAYER (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd LAYER - 225/50 17 V (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  14. Pass51,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    148746564276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LWE

Does LR61 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 LWE expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LWE?
The MOT on LR61 LWE expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 LWE done?
LR61 LWE was recorded at 178,693 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 14,966 miles a year.
Has LR61 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LWE has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 LWE 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 LR61 LWE find?
LR61 LWE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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