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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GVTMOT history

LB08 GVT is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
152,995 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GVT
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 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GVT was last recorded at 152,995 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 8,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,107 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,888 miles
Average per year
9,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,995 miles
  • 2021 – 144,107 miles
  • 2020 – 139,370 miles
  • 2019 – 131,090 miles
  • 2018 – 123,665 miles
  • 2017 – 117,782 miles
  • 2016 – 112,084 miles
  • 2015 – 101,837 miles
  • 2014 – 85,742 miles
  • 2013 – 70,863 miles
  • 2012 – 55,832 miles
  • 2011 – 41,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,995 miles
    Test number
    919863044659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,995 miles (+8,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,995 miles
    Test number
    632050852241
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,107 miles
    Test number
    307368340976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door stiff to open

  4. Fail144,107 miles (+4,737)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,107 miles
    Test number
    398892549425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door stiff to open

  5. Pass139,370 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    374604727309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,297 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    483936618369
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    914559195413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,090 miles (+7,425)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    384188278814
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,665 miles
    Test number
    729601236220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,665 miles (+5,883)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,665 miles
    Test number
    225559867410
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system between hose and caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass117,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    255089539363
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/REAR JACKING BLOCK MISSING

  12. Fail117,782 miles (+5,698)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    133347426210
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/REAR JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,084 miles (+10,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    487084554979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass101,837 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    908352965157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake light pale
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deformed on inner edge

  15. Fail101,837 miles (+16,095)1 failure9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    277151765463
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • 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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake light pale
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deformed on inner edge

  16. Pass85,742 miles (+14,879)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    539867564140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  17. Pass70,863 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    117247173111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,832 miles (+14,105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    378765162148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    907806961185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GVT

Does LB08 GVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GVT expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GVT?
The MOT on LB08 GVT expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GVT done?
LB08 GVT was recorded at 152,995 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 9,658 miles a year.
Has LB08 GVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GVT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 GVT 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 GVT find?
LB08 GVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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