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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS09 LYGMOT history

LS09 LYG is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LS09 LYG 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,398 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LYG
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
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LYG was last recorded at 120,398 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 8,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,559 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,839 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,398 miles
  • 2025 – 111,559 miles
  • 2024 – 106,851 miles
  • 2023 – 101,471 miles
  • 2022 – 97,405 miles
  • 2021 – 92,660 miles
  • 2020 – 86,142 miles
  • 2019 – 71,855 miles
  • 2017 – 70,861 miles
  • 2016 – 58,000 miles
  • 2015 – 43,423 miles
  • 2014 – 32,835 miles
  • 2013 – 26,098 miles
  • 2012 – 19,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Low emission reading.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,398 miles
    Test number
    556604042796
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail120,398 miles (+8,839)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,398 miles
    Test number
    905070213595
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,559 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    371763871432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass106,851 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    313982268327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    793762735995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing
    • AdvisoryService due

  6. Fail101,468 miles (+4,063)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    693552674128
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing
    • AdvisoryService due

  7. Pass97,405 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    194345556381
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail97,405 miles (+4,745)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    491330372949
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass92,660 miles (+6,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,660 miles
    Test number
    271510238782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  10. Pass86,142 miles (+14,287)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    267178671142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v gaitor leaking grease
    • AdvisoryService light illuminated

  11. Pass71,855 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    662209322257
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emission reading.

  12. Fail71,854 miles (+993)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    740205247900
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emission reading.

  13. Pass70,861 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    629646211025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail70,814 miles (+12,814)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    879385587886
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,000 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    938408045722
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail57,997 miles (+14,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    301504914267
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass43,423 miles (+10,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    387402355139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass32,835 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    849487354116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,098 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    525888953131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    859823262122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,512 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    237183662446
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS09 LYG

Does LS09 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LYG is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LYG?
The MOT on LS09 LYG 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 LS09 LYG done?
LS09 LYG was recorded at 120,398 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has LS09 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LYG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LYG 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 LYG find?
LS09 LYG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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