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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GOEMOT history

LB08 GOE is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
179,718 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GOE was last recorded at 179,718 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 15,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,041 miles · 21 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
15,677 miles
Average per year
10,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,718 miles
  • 2021 – 164,041 miles
  • 2020 – 161,642 miles
  • 2019 – 154,749 miles
  • 2018 – 146,138 miles
  • 2017 – 135,988 miles
  • 2016 – 123,775 miles
  • 2015 – 111,855 miles
  • 2014 – 98,272 miles
  • 2013 – 84,315 miles
  • 2012 – 74,987 miles
  • 2011 – 61,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,718 miles5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,718 miles
    Test number
    731099871010
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail179,718 miles (+15,677)1 repaired5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,718 miles
    Test number
    500864048421
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass164,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,041 miles
    Test number
    789367331346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,041 miles (+2,399)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,041 miles
    Test number
    961228099835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,642 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,642 miles
    Test number
    164763660786
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail161,641 miles (+6,892)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,641 miles
    Test number
    996942631931
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,749 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,749 miles
    Test number
    600072247264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail154,746 miles (+8,608)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    445693921836
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,138 miles
    Test number
    926691910746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail146,138 miles (+10,150)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,138 miles
    Test number
    109144111761
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose Hub broken (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass135,988 miles (+12,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,988 miles
    Test number
    171131655688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    134068301154
    • AdvisoryDash showing service due/over due
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail123,775 miles (+11,920)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    351437986587
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDash showing service due/over due
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass111,855 miles (+13,583)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    239177645051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass98,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    219905854012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,272 miles (+13,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    746653154087
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass84,315 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    806774883119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail84,309 miles (+9,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    677793083158
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass74,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    226804382469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,987 miles (+13,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    549484582197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass61,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    109161451190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,701 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    899451951199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about LB08 GOE

Does LB08 GOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GOE expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GOE?
The MOT on LB08 GOE expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GOE done?
LB08 GOE was recorded at 179,718 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 10,836 miles a year.
Has LB08 GOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GOE has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 GOE 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 LB08 GOE find?
LB08 GOE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 5 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 10 more.

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