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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LB08 GUEMOT history

LB08 GUE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,660 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GUE was last recorded at 143,660 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 30,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,129 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
30,531 miles
Average per year
7,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,660 miles
  • 2025 – 113,129 miles
  • 2024 – 102,977 miles
  • 2023 – 95,119 miles
  • 2022 – 90,462 miles
  • 2021 – 86,037 miles
  • 2020 – 81,918 miles
  • 2019 – 76,526 miles
  • 2018 – 70,148 miles
  • 2017 – 63,139 miles
  • 2016 – 56,251 miles
  • 2015 – 48,845 miles
  • 2014 – 41,380 miles
  • 2013 – 32,562 miles
  • 2012 – 32,072 miles
  • 2011 – 26,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake pads approx.70% wear, replace with discs as worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,660 miles (+30,531)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,660 miles
    Test number
    892426331482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass113,129 miles (+10,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    849806009455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,977 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    602016889734
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
  4. Fail102,977 miles (+7,858)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    859800980340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
  5. Pass95,119 miles (+4,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    172611085847
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass90,462 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    563715161359
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail90,409 miles (+4,372)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,409 miles
    Test number
    469090111188
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light does not work
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,037 miles (+4,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    465243889964
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure
  9. Pass81,918 miles (+5,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    194816458794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass76,526 miles (+191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    477000377999
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx.70% wear, replace with discs as worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx.70% wear, replace with discs as worn.
  11. Fail76,335 miles (+6,187)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    419302164255
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx.70% wear, replace with discs as worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread feathered.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx.70% wear, replace with discs as worn.
  12. Pass70,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    932739023473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail70,148 miles (+7,009)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    217981133322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass63,139 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    153868348510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,251 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,251 miles
    Test number
    293830547984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass48,845 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    866606575180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass41,380 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    256743664197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,562 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    637337573127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,072 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,072 miles
    Test number
    615198572181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass26,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,155 miles
    Test number
    726864471177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GUE

Does LB08 GUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GUE is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GUE?
The MOT on LB08 GUE is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GUE done?
LB08 GUE was recorded at 143,660 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
Has LB08 GUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GUE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 GUE 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 GUE find?
LB08 GUE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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