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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GUAMOT history

LB08 GUA is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
151,269 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GUA was last recorded at 151,269 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 4,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,306 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,963 miles
Average per year
10,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,269 miles
  • 2022 – 146,306 miles
  • 2021 – 140,864 miles
  • 2020 – 136,192 miles
  • 2019 – 129,892 miles
  • 2018 – 122,081 miles
  • 2017 – 111,303 miles
  • 2016 – 93,609 miles
  • 2015 – 82,030 miles
  • 2014 – 66,109 miles
  • 2013 – 52,430 miles
  • 2012 – 37,450 miles
  • 2011 – 25,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,269 miles (+4,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,269 miles
    Test number
    616596866058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass146,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    396178969994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail146,306 miles (+5,442)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    145363600086
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass140,864 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,864 miles
    Test number
    550778772062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,192 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    329616390313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,892 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,892 miles
    Test number
    332036929863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,081 miles
    Test number
    342237556034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,081 miles (+10,778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,081 miles
    Test number
    898766302111
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    130277418438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,303 miles (+17,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    656747316665
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass93,609 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    417450796887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,030 miles (+15,921)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    317226755174
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking in tread.
    • NoteWindscreen is ditry and wipers are not clearing it tidy.

  13. Pass66,109 miles (+13,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    595157154196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,430 miles (+14,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    986468453168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,450 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    249878232461
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass37,450 miles (+12,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    528778532113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,033 miles
    Test number
    635924341126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GUA

Does LB08 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GUA expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GUA?
The MOT on LB08 GUA expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GUA done?
LB08 GUA was recorded at 151,269 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 10,050 miles a year.
Has LB08 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GUA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 GUA 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 GUA find?
LB08 GUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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