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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

LB07 CTZMOT history

LB07 CTZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,197 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 CTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 CTZ was last recorded at 110,197 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 14,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2012: 51,963 miles, lower than 149,694 miles on 18 Oct 2011.

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
95,972 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,225 miles
Average per year
5,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,197 miles
  • 2024 – 95,972 miles
  • 2023 – 85,708 miles
  • 2022 – 85,301 miles
  • 2021 – 84,507 miles
  • 2020 – 83,856 miles
  • 2019 – 82,492 miles
  • 2018 – 81,673 miles
  • 2017 – 79,927 miles
  • 2016 – 74,519 miles
  • 2015 – 69,684 miles
  • 2014 – 64,361 miles
  • 2013 – 58,851 miles
  • 2012 – 51,963 miles
  • 2011 – 149,694 miles
  • 2010 – 24,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in swept area

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked in swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,197 miles (+14,225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    406087246742
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in swept area

  2. Pass95,972 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,972 miles
    Test number
    862060885414
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail95,971 miles (+10,263)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    660316038975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass85,708 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    513830389716
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,708 miles (+407)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    889223881450
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,301 miles (+794)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    876900791337
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass84,507 miles (+651)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,507 miles
    Test number
    989370823311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,856 miles (+1,364)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    163650594018
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    163918817633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

  10. Fail82,492 miles (+819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    393150571936
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

  11. Pass81,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    988238794152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,673 miles (+1,746)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    597398185843
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass79,927 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    989471224907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,519 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    986507132175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,684 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    986065163406
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

  16. Pass64,361 miles (+5,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    528756284289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,851 miles (+6,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    987792183297
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass51,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,963 miles
    Test number
    806593492208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,963 miles (-97,731)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,963 miles
    Test number
    985263292246
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass149,694 miles (+125,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    149,694 miles
    Test number
    506711291242
    • 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)

  21. Pass24,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    264564890268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    832764890289
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB07 CTZ

Does LB07 CTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 CTZ is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB07 CTZ?
The MOT on LB07 CTZ is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 CTZ done?
LB07 CTZ was recorded at 110,197 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,716 miles a year.
Has LB07 CTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 CTZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 CTZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 CTZ find?
LB07 CTZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn and sidewall damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, and 3 more.

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