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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 OXMMOT history

LB02 OXM is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,557 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 OXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 OXM was last recorded at 78,557 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,688 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
2,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,557 miles
  • 2025 – 75,688 miles
  • 2024 – 73,709 miles
  • 2022 – 69,285 miles
  • 2021 – 67,300 miles
  • 2019 – 66,890 miles
  • 2018 – 61,979 miles
  • 2017 – 57,372 miles
  • 2016 – 55,443 miles
  • 2015 – 51,481 miles
  • 2014 – 47,698 miles
  • 2013 – 44,238 miles
  • 2011 – 41,838 miles
  • 2010 – 38,734 miles
  • 2009 – 35,994 miles
  • 2008 – 31,708 miles
  • 2007 – 28,203 miles
  • 2006 – 22,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,557 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes behind gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,557 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    210917562766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,688 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    158693462541
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass73,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    913508157050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail73,709 miles (+4,424)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    230484474608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield partly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    521763928304
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes behind gearbox (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded

  6. Fail69,285 miles (+1,985)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    730819732356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes behind gearbox (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded

  7. Pass67,300 miles (+410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    833453462734
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,890 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    512209575134
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail66,889 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    770755210356
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    671571741816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,979 miles (+4,607)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    973573382214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fioor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,372 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    627923340127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass55,443 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    172208393269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,481 miles (+3,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    467123405183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  15. Fail47,698 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    369865284083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,698 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    708655184088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,238 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    498701553019
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail44,236 miles (+2,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    586629743080
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass41,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    769046751300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,838 miles (+3,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    809556151389
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,734 miles (+2,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    984411520376
    • NoteNearside front strut tube corroded

  22. Pass35,994 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    130857619354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail35,966 miles (+4,258)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    142033619366
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,708 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    673242318310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,203 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    241989107337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,175 miles (+5,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    642166507368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,910 miles
    Test number
    891155106376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 OXM

Does LB02 OXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 OXM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 OXM?
The MOT on LB02 OXM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 OXM done?
LB02 OXM was recorded at 78,557 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
Has LB02 OXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 OXM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 OXM 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 OXM find?
LB02 OXM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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