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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 WMUMOT history

LB02 WMU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,995 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 WMU
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 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 WMU was last recorded at 129,995 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2018: 83,215 miles, lower than 152,839 miles on 21 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,995 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,995 miles
  • 2025 – 125,669 miles
  • 2024 – 120,279 miles
  • 2023 – 114,028 miles
  • 2022 – 108,782 miles
  • 2021 – 101,922 miles
  • 2020 – 93,310 miles
  • 2019 – 89,355 miles
  • 2018 – 83,215 miles
  • 2017 – 152,839 miles
  • 2016 – 70,344 miles
  • 2015 – 64,162 miles
  • 2014 – 59,062 miles
  • 2013 – 53,775 miles
  • 2012 – 48,841 miles
  • 2011 – 44,886 miles
  • 2010 – 41,032 miles
  • 2009 – 38,283 miles
  • 2008 – 34,680 miles
  • 2007 – 30,563 miles
  • 2006 – 22,925 miles
  • 2005 – 18,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    901096244904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,995 miles (+4,326)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    415929935157
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,669 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    205295943544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,668 miles (+5,389)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    485091662030
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,279 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    171412019435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,276 miles (+6,248)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,276 miles
    Test number
    795888743117
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,028 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,028 miles
    Test number
    217886405421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,027 miles (+5,245)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    150405003099
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,782 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    418416634254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    962590683338
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail101,922 miles (+8,612)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    625370809033
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass93,310 miles (+3,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,310 miles
    Test number
    138630879306
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass89,355 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    788223306898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Fail89,355 miles (+6,140)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    305362529496
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass83,215 miles (-69,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    477728794090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass152,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    384982352482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  17. Fail77,279 miles (+6,935)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    308261317007
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass70,344 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    441202233890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  19. Fail70,340 miles (+6,178)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    795155921219
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side lazy (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lazy on near side (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass64,162 miles (+5,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,162 miles
    Test number
    298501535266
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,062 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    288293634270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,775 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    196125233240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,841 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    257340602236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,886 miles (+3,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    676316831225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass41,032 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    361672220254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,283 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,283 miles
    Test number
    832647739283
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass34,680 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    712537128268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,563 miles (+7,638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    573592747276
    • NoteInfo display on dash reading "replace key battery"
    • NoteMonitor front tyre wear.. worn at edges of tread
    • NotePlay at steering column

  29. Pass22,925 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    114020346258
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass18,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    463390135228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 WMU

Does LB02 WMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 WMU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 WMU?
The MOT on LB02 WMU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 WMU done?
LB02 WMU was recorded at 129,995 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has LB02 WMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 WMU has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 WMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 WMU find?
LB02 WMU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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