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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc

T88 LAHMOT history

T88 LAH is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,372 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 LAH was last recorded at 115,372 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,508 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,864 miles
Average per year
4,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,372 miles
  • 2024 – 103,508 miles
  • 2023 – 92,417 miles
  • 2022 – 78,678 miles
  • 2021 – 71,676 miles
  • 2020 – 68,866 miles
  • 2018 – 65,159 miles
  • 2017 – 63,913 miles
  • 2016 – 61,145 miles
  • 2015 – 58,299 miles
  • 2014 – 55,318 miles
  • 2013 – 51,963 miles
  • 2012 – 47,209 miles
  • 2011 – 44,580 miles
  • 2010 – 41,104 miles
  • 2009 – 36,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,372 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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    163685958229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,372 miles (+11,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    134722034936
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass103,508 miles (+119)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    482040839169
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,389 miles (+10,972)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    552266102854
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,417 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    435217025881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,202 miles (+13,524)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    161444033844
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass78,678 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    839458740495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,676 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    258221541848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,302 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    277942681699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    109951526569
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail68,866 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    170991506350
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass65,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    421999503718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail65,159 miles (+1,246)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    525200538433
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass63,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    360590493498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail63,913 miles (+2,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    566295692518
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass61,145 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    326703288050
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass58,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    819319107164
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  18. Fail58,299 miles (+2,981)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    816125185443
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  19. Pass55,318 miles (+3,355)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    886143874290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass51,963 miles (+4,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,963 miles
    Test number
    398414373462
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding

  21. Pass47,209 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    988033922257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,580 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    276301821284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,561 miles (+3,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    559857611265
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,104 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    490694200248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    363765889281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T88 LAH

Does T88 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 LAH is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 LAH?
The MOT on T88 LAH is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 LAH done?
T88 LAH was recorded at 115,372 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,916 miles a year.
Has T88 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 LAH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 LAH 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 T88 LAH find?
T88 LAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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