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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 OXLMOT history

LB02 OXL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,430 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 OXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 OXL was last recorded at 95,430 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,703 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
727 miles
Average per year
3,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,430 miles
  • 2023 – 94,703 miles
  • 2021 – 92,253 miles
  • 2020 – 90,243 miles
  • 2019 – 89,664 miles
  • 2018 – 89,498 miles
  • 2017 – 89,302 miles
  • 2016 – 89,002 miles
  • 2015 – 88,459 miles
  • 2013 – 87,061 miles
  • 2012 – 86,108 miles
  • 2011 – 84,576 miles
  • 2010 – 83,222 miles
  • 2009 – 74,395 miles
  • 2008 – 63,765 miles
  • 2007 – 47,980 miles
  • 2006 – 36,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,430 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in front windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminating
  • AdvisorySurface rusting on all under body components

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,430 miles (+727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    692513288002
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminating
    • AdvisorySurface rusting on all under body components

  2. Pass94,703 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    189737212370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,702 miles (+2,449)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    640980451999
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,253 miles (+2,010)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    934019452146
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  5. Pass90,243 miles (+579)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    557793540340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is illuminated - pre 2003
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  6. Pass89,664 miles (+166)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    588765981661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is illuminated - pre 2003
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHeat shield at fuel tank is loose
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  7. Pass89,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    981806912277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

  8. Fail89,498 miles (+196)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    770859625146
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

  9. Pass89,302 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    785165671598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,002 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    829166646653
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail89,002 miles (+543)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    888588226801
    • DangerousNearside front tyre cracking BADLY between treads
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge, cracking & has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner & outer edges & cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass88,459 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    259624635446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail88,458 miles (+1,397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    328522335171
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,061 miles (+953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    457154253121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass86,108 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    536003842168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

  16. Fail86,108 miles (+1,532)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    328123842182
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

  17. Pass84,576 miles (+1,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    178927751188
    • NoteStone chip in zone A of windscreen,just in spec. n/s and o/s fog lamp lens broken.

  18. Pass83,222 miles (+8,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    234648810419
    • NoteStone chip in screen zone /a/

  19. Pass74,395 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    340286849172
    • NotePlay in steering column

  20. Fail74,379 miles (+10,614)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    280199639182
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering column

  21. Pass63,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    671824448118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,765 miles (+15,785)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    740742948175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge
    • NoteStone chip in a zone

  23. Pass47,980 miles (+11,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    660983027100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    690976636132
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about LB02 OXL

Does LB02 OXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 OXL expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 OXL?
The MOT on LB02 OXL expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 OXL done?
LB02 OXL was recorded at 95,430 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,047 miles a year.
Has LB02 OXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 OXL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 OXL 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 OXL find?
LB02 OXL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: chip in front windscreen; engine management light illuminating; surface rusting on all under body components.

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