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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

LR61 LWUMOT history

LR61 LWU is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LR61 LWU silver 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,299 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LWU was last recorded at 147,299 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,899 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,400 miles
Average per year
9,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,299 miles
  • 2025 – 139,899 miles
  • 2024 – 132,337 miles
  • 2023 – 122,168 miles
  • 2022 – 109,735 miles
  • 2021 – 102,574 miles
  • 2020 – 96,651 miles
  • 2019 – 87,542 miles
  • 2018 – 76,891 miles
  • 2017 – 62,973 miles
  • 2016 – 52,990 miles
  • 2015 – 41,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damagedRecorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,299 miles (+7,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,299 miles
    Test number
    722372462265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,899 miles (+7,562)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    660220245092
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,337 miles (+10,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,337 miles
    Test number
    112037440219
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,168 miles (+12,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,168 miles
    Test number
    960152830266
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged

  5. Pass109,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,735 miles
    Test number
    807368942519
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light cluster damaged

  6. Fail109,710 miles (+7,136)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    467365210312
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light cluster damaged

  7. Pass102,574 miles (+5,923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,574 miles
    Test number
    984629063566
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,651 miles (+9,109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    919057039928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged

  9. Pass87,542 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,542 miles
    Test number
    981400752776
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged

  10. Fail87,542 miles (+10,651)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,542 miles
    Test number
    766865400619
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged

  11. Pass76,891 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,891 miles
    Test number
    871386313851
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail76,864 miles (+13,891)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    235379700471
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,973 miles (+9,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    581886123527
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out off shape

  14. Pass52,990 miles (+11,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    731076621119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass41,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    857212575040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR61 LWU

Does LR61 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LWU is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LWU?
The MOT on LR61 LWU is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LWU done?
LR61 LWU was recorded at 147,299 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,559 miles a year.
Has LR61 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LWU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR61 LWU 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 LWU find?
LR61 LWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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