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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB07 DCXMOT history

LB07 DCX is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
181,224 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 DCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 DCX was last recorded at 181,224 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,082 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
9,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,224 miles
  • 2023 – 173,941 miles
  • 2022 – 169,484 miles
  • 2021 – 162,173 miles
  • 2020 – 153,482 miles
  • 2019 – 144,288 miles
  • 2018 – 134,805 miles
  • 2017 – 125,970 miles
  • 2016 – 118,061 miles
  • 2015 – 105,948 miles
  • 2013 – 94,282 miles
  • 2012 – 82,792 miles
  • 2011 – 69,550 miles
  • 2010 – 58,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension pins/bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,224 miles (+142)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,224 miles
    Test number
    800727736909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension pins/bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  2. Fail181,082 miles (+7,141)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,082 miles
    Test number
    466200835657
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes/gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,941 miles (+4,457)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,941 miles
    Test number
    625867282105
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass169,484 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,484 miles
    Test number
    919778630590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,173 miles (+8,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,173 miles
    Test number
    744807681038
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,482 miles (+9,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,482 miles
    Test number
    858066994085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,288 miles (+9,483)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,288 miles
    Test number
    385309890010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,805 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    812457452482
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass125,970 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    206974357199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,061 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    186614385314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,948 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    457932225025
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail105,948 miles (+11,666)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    635851925073
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass94,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    597673213335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,282 miles (+11,490)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    338493613376
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,792 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,792 miles
    Test number
    806230222308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDash indicated steering locking fault

  16. Fail82,774 miles (+13,224)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    836959012346
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDash indicated steering locking fault

  17. Pass69,550 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    295240421311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,545 miles (+10,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    528305611360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,846 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    683676910321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,705 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    251469330186
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass51,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    973439930131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 DCX

Does LB07 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 DCX expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 DCX?
The MOT on LB07 DCX expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 DCX done?
LB07 DCX was recorded at 181,224 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 9,437 miles a year.
Has LB07 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 DCX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 DCX 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 LB07 DCX find?
LB07 DCX passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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