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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LB08 GPJMOT history

LB08 GPJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,137 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GPJ was last recorded at 183,137 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,258 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,879 miles
Average per year
9,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,137 miles
  • 2025 – 178,258 miles
  • 2024 – 167,710 miles
  • 2023 – 153,497 miles
  • 2022 – 141,377 miles
  • 2021 – 135,939 miles
  • 2020 – 125,664 miles
  • 2019 – 107,397 miles
  • 2018 – 105,160 miles
  • 2017 – 98,260 miles
  • 2016 – 88,260 miles
  • 2015 – 78,592 miles
  • 2014 – 69,153 miles
  • 2013 – 57,624 miles
  • 2012 – 55,154 miles
  • 2011 – 38,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,137 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,137 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,137 miles
    Test number
    376773208926
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,258 miles (+10,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    178,258 miles
    Test number
    673822965754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,710 miles (+14,213)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,710 miles
    Test number
    414113298690
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,497 miles (+12,120)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,497 miles
    Test number
    290585461789
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view times 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded

  5. Pass141,377 miles (+5,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,377 miles
    Test number
    777758235276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,939 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,939 miles
    Test number
    649733327853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,664 miles (+18,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    394819606413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,397 miles
    Test number
    881406531305
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERISHED

  9. Fail107,395 miles (+2,235)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,395 miles
    Test number
    451641792771
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERISHED

  10. Pass105,160 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    170828337863
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  11. Fail105,157 miles (+6,897)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    543616553257
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  12. Pass98,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    622085234424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,260 miles (+10,000)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    570870995167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,260 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    974058710269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,592 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    145421545069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,339 miles (+9,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    177609725006
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass69,153 miles (+11,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    499811634038
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass57,624 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    886679023052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,154 miles (+16,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    575034952224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass38,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,710 miles
    Test number
    977799451110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GPJ

Does LB08 GPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GPJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GPJ?
The MOT on LB08 GPJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GPJ done?
LB08 GPJ was recorded at 183,137 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,816 miles a year.
Has LB08 GPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GPJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 GPJ 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 GPJ find?
LB08 GPJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both rear corroded.

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