Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LB08 GSZMOT history
LB08 GSZ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 123,191 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 GSZ
- 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 4 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 GSZ was last recorded at 123,191 miles on 28 May 2025, 6,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,351 miles · 3 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,840 miles
- Average per year
- 7,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,191 miles
- 2024 – 116,351 miles
- 2023 – 109,039 miles
- 2022 – 101,992 miles
- 2021 – 92,241 miles
- 2020 – 86,578 miles
- 2019 – 81,469 miles
- 2018 – 76,008 miles
- 2017 – 71,537 miles
- 2016 – 64,706 miles
- 2015 – 58,024 miles
- 2014 – 47,564 miles
- 2013 – 39,945 miles
- 2012 – 30,712 miles
- 2011 – 21,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,191 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,191 miles (+6,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 123,191 miles
- Test number
- 101694784468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass116,351 miles (+219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 116,351 miles
- Test number
- 924729124969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail116,132 miles (+7,093)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,132 miles
- Test number
- 126054114284
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass109,039 miles (+7,047)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,039 miles
- Test number
- 405487665137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass101,992 miles (+9,751)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,992 miles
- Test number
- 958894565380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,241 miles (+5,663)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 92,241 miles
- Test number
- 818863891743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,578 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 86,578 miles
- Test number
- 992216091120
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail86,571 miles (+5,102)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,571 miles
- Test number
- 571473565328
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass81,469 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 81,469 miles
- Test number
- 349126880856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,008 miles (+4,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,008 miles
- Test number
- 535675241079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,537 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,537 miles
- Test number
- 149552442093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,460 miles (+6,754)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,460 miles
- Test number
- 138890476598
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass64,706 miles (+6,682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,706 miles
- Test number
- 465802971040
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass58,024 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,024 miles
- Test number
- 226308645473
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Note2nd bonnet catch non effective (siezed)
Fail57,970 miles (+10,406)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,970 miles
- Test number
- 586636545130
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Note2nd bonnet catch non effective (siezed)
Pass47,564 miles (+7,619)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 249883944421
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,945 miles (+23)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,945 miles
- Test number
- 417936653129
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
- NoteEvidence of a fuel leak around fuel filter area but not leaking at time of test
Fail39,922 miles (+9,210)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,922 miles
- Test number
- 227312753437
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
- NoteEvidence of a fuel leak around fuel filter area but not leaking at time of test
Fail30,712 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,712 miles
- Test number
- 656779522199
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass30,712 miles (+9,490)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 30,712 miles
- Test number
- 706659222171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,222 miles
- Test number
- 885277331134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 GSZ
- Does LB08 GSZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 GSZ expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 GSZ?
- The MOT on LB08 GSZ expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 GSZ done?
- LB08 GSZ was recorded at 123,191 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 7,267 miles a year.
- Has LB08 GSZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 GSZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 GSZ 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 GSZ find?
- LB08 GSZ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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