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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB07 OWCMOT history

LB07 OWC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
173,216 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 OWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 OWC was last recorded at 173,216 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 5,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,495 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,721 miles
Average per year
11,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,216 miles
  • 2023 – 167,495 miles
  • 2022 – 159,885 miles
  • 2021 – 152,437 miles
  • 2020 – 147,946 miles
  • 2019 – 141,905 miles
  • 2018 – 135,905 miles
  • 2016 – 129,623 miles
  • 2015 – 119,975 miles
  • 2014 – 99,605 miles
  • 2013 – 74,141 miles
  • 2012 – 54,958 miles
  • 2011 – 36,108 miles
  • 2010 – 16,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Steering head bearings has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    173,216 miles
    Test number
    879288045951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail173,216 miles (+5,721)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,216 miles
    Test number
    469067967604
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass167,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,495 miles
    Test number
    936386814213
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  4. Fail167,495 miles (+7,610)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,495 miles
    Test number
    107674791646
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass159,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,885 miles
    Test number
    410895491054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,885 miles (+7,448)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,885 miles
    Test number
    595506221472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    228278030978
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail152,437 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    116590352327
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass147,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    447887751430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  10. Fail147,946 miles (+6,041)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    198546191101
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass141,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,905 miles
    Test number
    788207758176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,905 miles (+6,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,905 miles
    Test number
    621039124943
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  13. Pass135,905 miles (+6,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,905 miles
    Test number
    602980175215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass129,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    139198128840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,623 miles (+9,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    805153157847
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,975 miles (+20,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    309743515272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,605 miles (+25,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    955422014239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,141 miles (+19,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    585191793176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass54,958 miles (+18,850)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    318172512413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,108 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    389797581120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,106 miles (+19,318)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,106 miles
    Test number
    305696281136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

  22. Pass16,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,788 miles
    Test number
    752693400213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 OWC

Does LB07 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 OWC expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 OWC?
The MOT on LB07 OWC expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 OWC done?
LB07 OWC was recorded at 173,216 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 11,249 miles a year.
Has LB07 OWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 OWC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 OWC 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 OWC find?
LB07 OWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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