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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GOUMOT history

LB08 GOU is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
172,950 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GOU
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 expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 GOU was last recorded at 172,950 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 9,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,050 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
9,900 miles
Average per year
11,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,950 miles
  • 2022 – 163,050 miles
  • 2020 – 153,537 miles
  • 2019 – 138,417 miles
  • 2018 – 126,310 miles
  • 2017 – 114,115 miles
  • 2016 – 100,260 miles
  • 2015 – 88,803 miles
  • 2014 – 76,347 miles
  • 2013 – 64,583 miles
  • 2012 – 52,675 miles
  • 2011 – 39,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,950 miles
  • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • N,s,r tyre low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,950 miles (+9,900)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,950 miles
    Test number
    167084393872
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass163,050 miles (+9,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,050 miles
    Test number
    514294960963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slight fraying
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flanges corroded
  3. Pass153,537 miles (+15,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,537 miles
    Test number
    448351416459
    • 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))
  4. Pass138,417 miles (+12,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,417 miles
    Test number
    289381037838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass126,310 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,310 miles
    Test number
    856910587692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,115 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    208808131502
    • AdvisoryN,s,r tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  7. Fail114,112 miles (+13,852)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    127950448929
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN,s,r tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  8. Pass100,260 miles (+11,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    139146326256
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre very low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped in zone A. also stone chipped swept area
  9. Pass88,803 miles (+12,456)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,803 miles
    Test number
    949159945199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo Emissions
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass76,347 miles (+11,764)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    946569744150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass64,583 miles (+11,908)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    707512053127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass52,675 miles (+13,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    609923952184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass39,642 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    367826941181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Questions about LB08 GOU

Does LB08 GOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GOU expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GOU?
The MOT on LB08 GOU expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GOU done?
LB08 GOU was recorded at 172,950 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 11,253 miles a year.
Has LB08 GOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GOU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 GOU 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 GOU find?
LB08 GOU failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: rear exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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