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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GUKMOT history

LB08 GUK is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,842 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GUK was last recorded at 126,842 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,834 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,842 miles
  • 2023 – 118,447 miles
  • 2022 – 117,588 miles
  • 2021 – 115,691 miles
  • 2020 – 114,466 miles
  • 2019 – 111,384 miles
  • 2018 – 102,448 miles
  • 2017 – 93,387 miles
  • 2016 – 83,210 miles
  • 2015 – 73,338 miles
  • 2014 – 63,670 miles
  • 2013 – 54,078 miles
  • 2012 – 54,065 miles
  • 2011 – 27,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,842 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,842 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    257749610092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,834 miles (+8,387)3 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,834 miles
    Test number
    737225675280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,447 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,447 miles
    Test number
    155494403399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail118,393 miles (+805)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    866234219942
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass117,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,588 miles
    Test number
    605369371303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,588 miles (+1,897)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,588 miles
    Test number
    816861674218
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,691 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    366329381085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    181472840128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail114,466 miles (+3,082)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    345925202536
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass111,384 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    270423628109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,265 miles (+8,817)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    114159000407
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing not tested brake binding

  12. Pass102,448 miles (+9,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    570803701669
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass93,387 miles (+10,177)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    256140925730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass83,210 miles (+9,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    414946791528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,338 miles (+9,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    135530495474
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass63,670 miles (+9,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    439500894040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    279624783060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,078 miles (+13)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    725834483046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass54,065 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    417009232390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,515 miles (+22,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    986018132125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    395848231168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GUK

Does LB08 GUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GUK is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GUK?
The MOT on LB08 GUK is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GUK done?
LB08 GUK was recorded at 126,842 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has LB08 GUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GUK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 GUK 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 GUK find?
LB08 GUK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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