Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LB07 XBRMOT history
LB07 XBR is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 179,300 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 XBR
- 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
- 29 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 XBR was last recorded at 179,300 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,293 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,300 miles
- 2024 – 176,686 miles
- 2023 – 174,793 miles
- 2022 – 171,465 miles
- 2021 – 169,889 miles
- 2020 – 165,786 miles
- 2019 – 153,845 miles
- 2018 – 144,342 miles
- 2017 – 135,031 miles
- 2016 – 123,079 miles
- 2015 – 113,987 miles
- 2014 – 107,448 miles
- 2012 – 85,806 miles
- 2011 – 75,450 miles
- 2010 – 63,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,300 miles
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters cracking in folds
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,300 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 179,300 miles
- Test number
- 813910454698
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail179,293 miles (+2,607)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,293 miles
- Test number
- 562620483578
- MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,686 miles (+26)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 176,686 miles
- Test number
- 541885295508
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters cracking in folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail176,660 miles (+1,867)1 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,660 miles
- Test number
- 958092019674
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters cracking in folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most track control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass174,793 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 174,793 miles
- Test number
- 702779312246
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm outer joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
Fail174,791 miles (+3,326)3 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,791 miles
- Test number
- 127456072271
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm outer joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
Pass171,465 miles (+1,576)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 171,465 miles
- Test number
- 372696377497
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass169,889 miles (+4,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 169,889 miles
- Test number
- 568995103673
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriated.
Pass165,786 miles (+11,941)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 165,786 miles
- Test number
- 652768826750
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass153,845 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 153,845 miles
- Test number
- 299767656328
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose at front of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail153,843 miles (+9,501)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,843 miles
- Test number
- 759649315258
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose at front of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,342 miles (+9,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 144,342 miles
- Test number
- 335082848386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,031 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 135,031 miles
- Test number
- 557348939757
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail135,031 miles (+11,952)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,031 miles
- Test number
- 204299687238
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass123,079 miles (+9,092)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,079 miles
- Test number
- 605765916762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,987 miles (+6,539)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,987 miles
- Test number
- 860742163685
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear tyres both cracking between treads
Pass107,448 miles (+21,642)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,448 miles
- Test number
- 416129474251
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
Pass85,806 miles (+10,356)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,806 miles
- Test number
- 805531192264
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,450 miles (+12,408)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 75,450 miles
- Test number
- 479282491211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,042 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 63,042 miles
- Test number
- 653055170257
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteFront brakes slightly worn
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
Questions about LB07 XBR
- Does LB07 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 XBR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 XBR?
- The MOT on LB07 XBR is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB07 XBR done?
- LB07 XBR was recorded at 179,300 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
- Has LB07 XBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 XBR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB07 XBR 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 XBR find?
- LB07 XBR passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush.
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