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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GVOMOT history

LB08 GVO is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
95,091 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GVO
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
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GVO was last recorded at 95,091 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,444 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,647 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,091 miles
  • 2025 – 91,444 miles
  • 2024 – 88,179 miles
  • 2023 – 83,973 miles
  • 2022 – 80,274 miles
  • 2021 – 76,012 miles
  • 2020 – 73,872 miles
  • 2019 – 69,972 miles
  • 2018 – 64,597 miles
  • 2017 – 59,563 miles
  • 2016 – 53,923 miles
  • 2015 – 47,947 miles
  • 2014 – 41,831 miles
  • 2013 – 36,065 miles
  • 2012 – 29,468 miles
  • 2011 – 22,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,091 miles (+3,647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    492731001593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,444 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    394738774239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,404 miles (+3,225)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    759941490684
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,179 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    181319577510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,973 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    987344944509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,970 miles (+3,696)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,970 miles
    Test number
    147572389138
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass80,274 miles (+4,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    365043861150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer-side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    420527382359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,010 miles (+2,138)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    299370779416
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass73,872 miles (+3,900)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    400742864553
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,972 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,972 miles
    Test number
    613288456146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,958 miles (+5,361)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    613066227809
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass64,597 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    400373906815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,563 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    756453675189
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges, tread depth the legal limit and have multiple cuts to the tread - replacement advised

  15. Pass53,923 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    601416910754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,947 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    886650245143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,942 miles (+6,111)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    179319335173
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

  18. Pass41,831 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    126596934139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,065 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    788576533123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    559274462103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass29,468 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    996154662198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    195999351160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GVO

Does LB08 GVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GVO is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GVO?
The MOT on LB08 GVO is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 GVO done?
LB08 GVO was recorded at 95,091 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has LB08 GVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GVO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 GVO 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 GVO find?
LB08 GVO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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