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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS09 LXWMOT history

LS09 LXW is a yellow diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS09 LXW yellow Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,097 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LXW was last recorded at 168,097 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,834 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,263 miles
Average per year
10,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,097 miles
  • 2025 – 162,834 miles
  • 2024 – 152,985 miles
  • 2023 – 143,968 miles
  • 2022 – 134,704 miles
  • 2021 – 128,240 miles
  • 2019 – 110,607 miles
  • 2018 – 96,432 miles
  • 2017 – 83,994 miles
  • 2016 – 76,040 miles
  • 2015 – 65,896 miles
  • 2014 – 52,843 miles
  • 2013 – 40,415 miles
  • 2012 – 28,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,097 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,097 miles
    Test number
    146906997144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,834 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,834 miles
    Test number
    119099278772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,830 miles (+9,845)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    348467177692
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror and offside (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,985 miles (+9,017)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,985 miles
    Test number
    229190835654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,968 miles (+9,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    622285314791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWeep around steering rack valve body

  6. Pass134,704 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,704 miles
    Test number
    206227234244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    675425894493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail128,238 miles (+17,631)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,238 miles
    Test number
    184620113424
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    862469941043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,607 miles (+14,175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    715497511471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass96,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    145177406450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,430 miles (+12,436)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,430 miles
    Test number
    883719719588
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass83,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    758132240327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,994 miles (+7,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    834762341022
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack union (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass76,040 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    918886719131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    828646295116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,896 miles (+13,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    685806395187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,843 miles (+12,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    598731294156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,415 miles (+12,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    109949383163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    598906282177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LXW

Does LS09 LXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LXW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LXW?
The MOT on LS09 LXW is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LXW done?
LS09 LXW was recorded at 168,097 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 10,330 miles a year.
Has LS09 LXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LXW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 LXW 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 LS09 LXW find?
LS09 LXW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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