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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB07 OSJMOT history

LB07 OSJ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
104,061 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 OSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 OSJ was last recorded at 104,061 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 14,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,766 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14,295 miles
Average per year
6,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,061 miles
  • 2022 – 89,766 miles
  • 2021 – 70,450 miles
  • 2020 – 69,346 miles
  • 2019 – 67,151 miles
  • 2018 – 65,299 miles
  • 2017 – 62,887 miles
  • 2016 – 59,289 miles
  • 2015 – 55,711 miles
  • 2014 – 49,528 miles
  • 2013 – 44,097 miles
  • 2012 – 37,710 miles
  • 2011 – 32,151 miles
  • 2010 – 25,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,061 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Slight weep from steering rack area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,061 miles (+14,295)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    809169795923
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    726108645494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering rack area

  3. Fail89,766 miles (+19,316)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    254341320118
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering rack area

  4. Pass70,450 miles (+1,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    514988878446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,346 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    127849912025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear thorn in tyre.

  6. Fail69,346 miles (+2,195)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    827346078881
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear thorn in tyre.

  7. Pass67,151 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    804745554334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOuter-sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySigns of fluid around rack area
    • AdvisorySigns of fuel around filter housing

  8. Fail67,151 miles (+1,852)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    999023645810
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOuter-sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySigns of fluid around rack area
    • AdvisorySigns of fuel around filter housing

  9. Pass65,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    911318093809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,299 miles (+2,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    118096719006
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,887 miles
    Test number
    584578603996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,887 miles (+3,598)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,887 miles
    Test number
    721307545026
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass59,289 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    610691887569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,711 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    266510685476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,528 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,528 miles
    Test number
    929098564110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    707812583106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,097 miles (+6,387)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    847132383124
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass37,710 miles (+5,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    539181392102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,151 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    745405381131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    440461580158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 OSJ

Does LB07 OSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 OSJ expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 OSJ?
The MOT on LB07 OSJ expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 OSJ done?
LB07 OSJ was recorded at 104,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 6,167 miles a year.
Has LB07 OSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 OSJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 OSJ 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 OSJ find?
LB07 OSJ failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 8 more.

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