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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 OVAMOT history

LB02 OVA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
94,748 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 OVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 OVA was last recorded at 94,748 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,218 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
4,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,748 miles
  • 2022 – 94,218 miles
  • 2021 – 94,215 miles
  • 2020 – 92,396 miles
  • 2019 – 90,821 miles
  • 2018 – 89,664 miles
  • 2017 – 88,795 miles
  • 2016 – 85,384 miles
  • 2015 – 79,914 miles
  • 2014 – 74,461 miles
  • 2013 – 69,742 miles
  • 2012 – 65,362 miles
  • 2011 – 59,463 miles
  • 2010 – 53,321 miles
  • 2009 – 47,145 miles
  • 2008 – 39,117 miles
  • 2007 – 31,930 miles
  • 2006 – 24,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,748 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,748 miles (+530)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    975649506308
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    290409165811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail94,218 miles (+3)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    176917539253
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,215 miles (+1,819)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    591962268152
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mounting point on bulk excessive movement cause by corrosion and cracked (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass92,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    195803820745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,396 miles (+1,575)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    344670892672
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    218221424804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,820 miles (+1,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    317100755289
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,664 miles (+869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    401112782505
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,795 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    952356150354
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail88,793 miles (+3,409)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    754438543861
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass85,384 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    822088006705
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,914 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    348921905481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass74,461 miles (+4,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    425020094132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass69,742 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    185112193199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail69,739 miles (+4,377)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    595531093112
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass65,362 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    329930402257
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCover sills

  18. Fail65,362 miles (+5,899)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    858408492196
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCover sills

  19. Pass59,463 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    859739591107
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCover sills
    • NoteHigh vis 50/

  20. Fail59,462 miles (+6,141)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    286569291163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCover sills
    • NoteHigh vis 50/

  21. Pass53,321 miles (+6,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    354172500212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCover sills

  22. Pass47,145 miles (+8,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    513362909211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCOVER SILLS

  23. Pass39,117 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    781541678100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,104 miles (+7,174)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    401200678127
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCover sills

  25. Pass31,930 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    944879967171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    143504876127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 OVA

Does LB02 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 OVA expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 OVA?
The MOT on LB02 OVA expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 OVA done?
LB02 OVA was recorded at 94,748 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 4,176 miles a year.
Has LB02 OVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 OVA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 OVA 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 LB02 OVA find?
LB02 OVA failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s outer sill holed; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r wheel arch holed; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f floor holed, and 6 more.

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