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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LB02 WSLMOT history

LB02 WSL is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
102,262 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 WSL
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
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 WSL was last recorded at 102,262 miles on 22 May 2024, 2,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 8,798 miles, lower than 86,852 miles on 19 Sept 2013.

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
99,295 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,967 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,262 miles
  • 2023 – 99,295 miles
  • 2020 – 97,587 miles
  • 2019 – 92,185 miles
  • 2015 – 92,178 miles
  • 2014 – 90,007 miles
  • 2013 – 8,798 miles
  • 2012 – 80,495 miles
  • 2011 – 68,592 miles
  • 2010 – 60,700 miles
  • 2009 – 52,366 miles
  • 2008 – 45,402 miles
  • 2007 – 38,851 miles
  • 2006 – 32,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail silencer, also very corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,262 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,262 miles
    Test number
    829325444263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    953658366254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail silencer, also very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail99,295 miles (+1,708)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    987668232894
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail silencer, also very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,587 miles (+5,402)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    300668761218
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    422146522354
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded

  6. Fail92,185 miles (+7)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    101098380439
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded

  7. Pass92,178 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    427907047907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,007 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    619773304361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail90,007 miles (+81,209)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    238723304305
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass8,798 miles (-78,054)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,798 miles
    Test number
    468961493240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and feathering

  11. Fail86,852 miles (+6,357)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    765482663229
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres de-void of tread on inner edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished too excess
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass80,495 miles (+11,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    588072292265
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass68,592 miles (+7,892)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    656065681278
    • NoteFront brake balance has only just meet minimum requirement and would appear to need some attention (24%)

  14. Pass60,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    642826180225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail60,700 miles (+8,334)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    304061180209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass52,366 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    182182579289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,402 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    843859168279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,851 miles
    Test number
    233587147228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,851 miles (+6,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,851 miles
    Test number
    900737147211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  20. Pass32,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    250962076274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 WSL

Does LB02 WSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 WSL expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 WSL?
The MOT on LB02 WSL expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 WSL done?
LB02 WSL was recorded at 102,262 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has LB02 WSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 WSL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 WSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 WSL find?
LB02 WSL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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