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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB07 TWCMOT history

LB07 TWC is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
151,887 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 TWC
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
9 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 TWC was last recorded at 151,887 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,440 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
10,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,887 miles
  • 2022 – 137,020 miles
  • 2021 – 128,427 miles
  • 2020 – 127,024 miles
  • 2019 – 119,833 miles
  • 2018 – 111,010 miles
  • 2017 – 103,962 miles
  • 2016 – 95,906 miles
  • 2015 – 86,235 miles
  • 2014 – 75,458 miles
  • 2013 – 62,616 miles
  • 2012 – 46,464 miles
  • 2011 – 28,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,887 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,887 miles
    Test number
    873331188567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail151,440 miles (+14,420)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,440 miles
    Test number
    897729754462
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
  3. Pass137,020 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,020 miles
    Test number
    245228829279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail136,384 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    821488340330
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail136,384 miles (+7,957)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    493589564861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass128,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    292924248169
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure.
  7. Fail128,426 miles (+1,402)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,426 miles
    Test number
    504375624303
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure.
  8. Pass127,024 miles (+7,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    542959039707
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & sill covers standard fitment not allowing full inspection of all items.
  9. Pass119,833 miles (+8,823)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    498503025051
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield very insecure but not likely to fall off at time of test!.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  10. Pass111,010 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    484286209764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  11. Fail111,008 miles (+7,046)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    124751125897
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  12. Pass103,962 miles (+8,056)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    970996403814
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp is on.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  13. Pass95,906 miles (+9,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    624207706316
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall, But cords not showing
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
  14. Pass86,235 miles (+10,777)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    375810635028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet release handle missing.
    • NoteN/s front tyre is at legal limit!.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
  15. Pass75,458 miles (+12,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    319588024071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,616 miles (+16,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    855574063052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass46,464 miles (+17,854)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    527478062076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    849735371087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 TWC

Does LB07 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 TWC expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 TWC?
The MOT on LB07 TWC expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 TWC done?
LB07 TWC was recorded at 151,887 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 10,325 miles a year.
Has LB07 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 TWC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 TWC 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 TWC find?
LB07 TWC passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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