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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GOHMOT history

LB08 GOH is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,948 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GOH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GOH was last recorded at 135,948 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 11,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,556 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,392 miles
Average per year
7,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,948 miles
  • 2025 – 124,556 miles
  • 2024 – 114,052 miles
  • 2023 – 102,686 miles
  • 2022 – 91,837 miles
  • 2021 – 82,160 miles
  • 2020 – 74,834 miles
  • 2019 – 60,990 miles
  • 2018 – 55,834 miles
  • 2017 – 50,451 miles
  • 2016 – 45,765 miles
  • 2014 – 39,574 miles
  • 2013 – 29,616 miles
  • 2012 – 24,069 miles
  • 2011 – 18,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot starting to perish
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,948 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,948 miles
    Test number
    153981789151
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,948 miles (+11,392)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,948 miles
    Test number
    692578364468
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,556 miles (+10,504)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,556 miles
    Test number
    398660363743
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    454188515906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn / swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail114,052 miles (+11,366)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    870487514400
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure welds split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn / swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,686 miles (+10,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    975944126441
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,837 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    611686682851
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside seat occupancy light on

  8. Fail91,837 miles (+9,677)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    783931112814
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside seat occupancy light on

  9. Pass82,160 miles (+7,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    464952053277
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass74,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    762307632596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail74,834 miles (+13,844)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    952568116276
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,990 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    572016471470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    461801028853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail55,834 miles (+5,383)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    512455251633
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FLEXI FOULING ABS WIREING (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PHONE HOLDER (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass50,451 miles (+4,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,451 miles
    Test number
    535614193410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass45,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    777445540980
    • AdvisoryChid seat in rear of vehicle emissions to low to give resdings

  17. Fail45,765 miles (+6,191)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    834759646268
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryChid seat in rear of vehicle emissions to low to give resdings

  18. Pass39,574 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    289558134319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,898 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    916653464099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,616 miles (+5,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    439223373020
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge and has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

  21. Pass24,069 miles (+5,100)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,069 miles
    Test number
    668505172079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteEngine Management Light Is On

  22. Pass18,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,969 miles
    Test number
    507919731116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GOH

Does LB08 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GOH is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GOH?
The MOT on LB08 GOH is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GOH done?
LB08 GOH was recorded at 135,948 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,961 miles a year.
Has LB08 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GOH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 GOH 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 GOH find?
LB08 GOH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear upper suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount; offside inner cv boot starting to perish, and 1 more.

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