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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 OVKMOT history

LB02 OVK is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
104,115 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 OVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 OVK was last recorded at 104,115 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 5,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,177 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,938 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,115 miles
  • 2024 – 98,177 miles
  • 2023 – 96,595 miles
  • 2022 – 93,399 miles
  • 2021 – 86,957 miles
  • 2020 – 79,777 miles
  • 2019 – 73,078 miles
  • 2018 – 65,669 miles
  • 2017 – 59,390 miles
  • 2016 – 54,553 miles
  • 2015 – 48,944 miles
  • 2014 – 46,042 miles
  • 2013 – 44,186 miles
  • 2012 – 41,616 miles
  • 2011 – 39,467 miles
  • 2010 – 35,957 miles
  • 2009 – 31,408 miles
  • 2008 – 26,370 miles
  • 2007 – 24,370 miles
  • 2006 – 21,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,115 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,115 miles (+5,938)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    602923740933
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,177 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,177 miles
    Test number
    261313274728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,595 miles (+3,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    988272468974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,399 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    799506756903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,398 miles (+6,441)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    788222096233
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    320779747710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,956 miles (+7,179)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    774033894696
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,777 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,777 miles
    Test number
    419532699079
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail79,777 miles (+6,699)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,777 miles
    Test number
    954472051951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass73,078 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    174956916620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,669 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    336438169083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    463825908768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,390 miles (+4,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    185498117330
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass54,553 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    153833613869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,944 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    799473265101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,940 miles (+2,898)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    577842165113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp insecure

  17. Pass46,042 miles (+1,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    367404964171
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp insecure

  18. Pass44,186 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    158682463188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and clamp is badly corroded

  19. Fail44,186 miles (+2,570)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    699802063188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and clamp is badly corroded

  20. Pass41,616 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    255143262149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass39,467 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,467 miles
    Test number
    607420261132
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  22. Fail39,467 miles (+3,510)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,467 miles
    Test number
    908810261184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  23. Pass35,957 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,957 miles
    Test number
    762077060131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,408 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    643299359125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,370 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    681292668189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,370 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,370 miles
    Test number
    610866857197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    232495546176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 OVK

Does LB02 OVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 OVK expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 OVK?
The MOT on LB02 OVK expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 OVK done?
LB02 OVK was recorded at 104,115 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has LB02 OVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 OVK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 OVK 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 OVK find?
LB02 OVK failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 major defect and 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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