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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc

LR61 LWMMOT history

LR61 LWM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR61 LWM silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
130,486 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR61 LWM was last recorded at 130,486 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,228 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,258 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,486 miles
  • 2025 – 129,228 miles
  • 2024 – 125,857 miles
  • 2023 – 121,178 miles
  • 2022 – 114,947 miles
  • 2021 – 107,952 miles
  • 2019 – 103,174 miles
  • 2018 – 93,436 miles
  • 2017 – 79,992 miles
  • 2016 – 66,476 miles
  • 2015 – 56,161 miles
  • 2014 – 48,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,486 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryInner sills, underbody and suspension components are corroded/ rusty
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sills corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock top mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,486 miles (+1,258)6 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    354838284465
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner sills, underbody and suspension components are corroded/ rusty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass129,228 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    148456482169
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded both sides

  3. Fail129,228 miles (+3,371)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    200902663161
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded both sides

  4. Pass125,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    932115794883
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,857 miles (+4,679)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    799311086389
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    124186500184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,178 miles (+6,231)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    461168947242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass114,947 miles (+6,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,947 miles
    Test number
    798021144477
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  9. Pass107,952 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    783563186906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,174 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    622769142946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,100 miles (+9,664)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    948625497769
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    221988374844
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE NICKS AT SIDEWALLS. O/S/R TOP SHOCKER MOUNT CRACKED
    • 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))

  13. Fail93,436 miles (+13,444)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    188139371917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE NICKS AT SIDEWALLS. O/S/R TOP SHOCKER MOUNT CRACKED
    • 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))

  14. Pass79,992 miles (+13,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    828674510397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,476 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,476 miles
    Test number
    712395927298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,161 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    751467095596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,958 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    429291534485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LR61 LWM

Does LR61 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 LWM expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LWM?
The MOT on LR61 LWM expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 LWM done?
LR61 LWM was recorded at 130,486 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has LR61 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LWM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 LWM 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 LWM find?
LR61 LWM failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 18 more.

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