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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 OXEMOT history

LB02 OXE is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
154,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 OXE
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
29 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 OXE was last recorded at 154,944 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,434 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
7,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,944 miles
  • 2023 – 153,434 miles
  • 2022 – 150,719 miles
  • 2021 – 147,927 miles
  • 2020 – 145,627 miles
  • 2019 – 140,697 miles
  • 2018 – 136,210 miles
  • 2017 – 129,041 miles
  • 2016 – 112,126 miles
  • 2015 – 101,509 miles
  • 2014 – 91,173 miles
  • 2013 – 84,518 miles
  • 2012 – 72,345 miles
  • 2011 – 58,865 miles
  • 2010 – 44,941 miles
  • 2008 – 35,319 miles
  • 2006 – 25,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,944 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked and touching sensor (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,944 miles (+1,510)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,944 miles
    Test number
    660642685195
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked and touching sensor (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,434 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    334896529049
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,434 miles (+2,715)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    944850225960
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    167664432876
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,719 miles (+2,792)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    291638199956
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    157899188211
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail147,927 miles (+2,300)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    692239195145
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass145,627 miles (+4,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,627 miles
    Test number
    273383423793
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer door handle slightly distorted

  9. Pass140,697 miles (+4,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,697 miles
    Test number
    468240881254
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,210 miles (+7,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    954862491244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass129,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,041 miles
    Test number
    466920200494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear

  12. Fail129,041 miles (+16,915)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,041 miles
    Test number
    218276678166
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear

  13. Pass112,126 miles (+10,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    742409425087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust condition deteriorating

  14. Pass101,509 miles (+10,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    955464755099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass91,173 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    436507154072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    689653453027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail84,518 miles (+12,173)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    329313253005
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,345 miles (+13,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    648395242032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass58,865 miles (+13,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    628840411006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,941 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,941 miles
    Test number
    164142510079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,319 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    130331848210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,381 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    494352208025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,690 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    562583166341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass25,690 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    832513866396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,243 miles
    Test number
    754790626037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 OXE

Does LB02 OXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 OXE expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 OXE?
The MOT on LB02 OXE expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 OXE done?
LB02 OXE was recorded at 154,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
Has LB02 OXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 OXE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 OXE 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 OXE find?
LB02 OXE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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