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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GTUMOT history

LB08 GTU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
164,525 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GTU was last recorded at 164,525 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 4,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,877 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,648 miles
Average per year
6,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,525 miles
  • 2023 – 159,877 miles
  • 2022 – 153,533 miles
  • 2021 – 147,910 miles
  • 2020 – 140,833 miles
  • 2019 – 137,391 miles
  • 2018 – 131,390 miles
  • 2017 – 124,964 miles
  • 2016 – 116,953 miles
  • 2015 – 109,118 miles
  • 2014 – 106,014 miles
  • 2013 – 102,975 miles
  • 2012 – 98,584 miles
  • 2011 – 80,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,525 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,525 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,525 miles
    Test number
    801864939990
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,877 miles (+6,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,877 miles
    Test number
    594719846144
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,533 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,533 miles
    Test number
    160009487531
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,910 miles (+7,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,910 miles
    Test number
    465928698960
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,833 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    738689159912
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass137,391 miles (+6,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,391 miles
    Test number
    103891505257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,390 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    821286595480
    • 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))

  8. Fail131,288 miles (+6,324)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    536890207516
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users underneath fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass124,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    450791734064
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking

  10. Fail124,964 miles (+8,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    131738133970
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking

  11. Pass116,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    593235146413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,953 miles (+7,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    697610565236
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass109,118 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,118 miles
    Test number
    327630440931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,889 miles (+1,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    479803365001
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass106,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    989315264043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,014 miles (+3,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    226875064071
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass102,975 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    106450873488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,584 miles (+18,485)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    106918142082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,099 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    589968041194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly out of shape nsr worn on inner edge front tyers x 2 wearing on edges

  20. Fail80,099 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    499058941113
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly out of shape nsr worn on inner edge front tyers x 2 wearing on edges

Questions about LB08 GTU

Does LB08 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GTU expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GTU?
The MOT on LB08 GTU expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GTU done?
LB08 GTU was recorded at 164,525 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
Has LB08 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GTU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 GTU 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 GTU find?
LB08 GTU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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