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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GPVMOT history

LB08 GPV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,823 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GPV
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 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GPV was last recorded at 108,823 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,481 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,342 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,823 miles
  • 2025 – 107,481 miles
  • 2023 – 105,273 miles
  • 2022 – 101,896 miles
  • 2021 – 99,971 miles
  • 2019 – 88,656 miles
  • 2018 – 82,950 miles
  • 2017 – 77,246 miles
  • 2016 – 72,082 miles
  • 2015 – 63,732 miles
  • 2014 – 55,368 miles
  • 2013 – 50,602 miles
  • 2012 – 42,962 miles
  • 2011 – 29,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **Control arm front bush separating** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension generally corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear radial arm front bushes separating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded case

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,823 miles (+1,342)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    479120710984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **Control arm front bush separating** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension generally corroded

  2. Pass107,481 miles (+2,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    312514814775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass105,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    718011517430
    • AdvisoryBoth rear radial arm front bushes separating.

  4. Fail105,273 miles (+1,557)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    876161281413
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear radial arm front bushes separating.

  5. Pass103,716 miles (+1,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,716 miles
    Test number
    958144684090
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,896 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    222591584345
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded case (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,856 miles (+1,885)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    257370755360
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking rack pinion seal area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded case (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    441551327958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,970 miles (+11,314)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    800204127066
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,656 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,656 miles
    Test number
    659218391729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,950 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    912296677630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,940 miles (+5,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    722688276226
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    499380671395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,245 miles (+5,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    574457554558
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,082 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    984954599422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,080 miles (+8,348)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    703332878605
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass63,732 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    726747575178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,368 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    228258284489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,602 miles (+7,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    676079263295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass42,962 miles (+13,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,962 miles
    Test number
    107015272245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass29,855 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,855 miles
    Test number
    989853581233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,018 miles
    Test number
    147951851159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GPV

Does LB08 GPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GPV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GPV?
The MOT on LB08 GPV is valid until 12 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 GPV done?
LB08 GPV was recorded at 108,823 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has LB08 GPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GPV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 GPV 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 GPV find?
LB08 GPV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush starting to separate; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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