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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GUGMOT history

LB08 GUG is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2022 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2022
Mileage
120,272 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GUG
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 5 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 GUG was last recorded at 120,272 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,249 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
9,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,272 miles
  • 2021 – 117,249 miles
  • 2018 – 107,891 miles
  • 2017 – 98,219 miles
  • 2016 – 88,827 miles
  • 2015 – 79,982 miles
  • 2014 – 71,041 miles
  • 2013 – 49,881 miles
  • 2012 – 28,490 miles
  • 2011 – 17,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,272 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,272 miles (+3,023)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,272 miles
    Test number
    511292079750
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass117,249 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,249 miles
    Test number
    944147908068
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail117,246 miles (+9,355)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,246 miles
    Test number
    890412279648
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass107,891 miles (+9,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    939488114818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the edges

  5. Pass98,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    215911458253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Fail98,219 miles (+9,392)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    537685639226
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn to slick on the edges

  7. Pass88,827 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    463317882640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,982 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    893084588445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    406904734236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,041 miles (+21,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    469004834260
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass49,881 miles (+21,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    288933443295
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs worn

  12. Pass28,490 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    357704242208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,880 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,880 miles
    Test number
    257098992016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,053 miles
    Test number
    905955761148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GUG

Does LB08 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GUG expired on 5 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GUG?
The MOT on LB08 GUG expired on 5 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GUG done?
LB08 GUG was recorded at 120,272 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 9,569 miles a year.
Has LB08 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GUG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 GUG 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 GUG find?
LB08 GUG failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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