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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GVVMOT history

LB08 GVV is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,590 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GVV
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 expired on 16 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GVV was last recorded at 125,590 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,732 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
8,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,590 miles
  • 2022 – 123,732 miles
  • 2021 – 122,191 miles
  • 2020 – 120,370 miles
  • 2019 – 116,635 miles
  • 2018 – 108,987 miles
  • 2016 – 102,110 miles
  • 2015 – 97,306 miles
  • 2013 – 63,429 miles
  • 2012 – 45,531 miles
  • 2011 – 26,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,590 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,590 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    255160239568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,732 miles (+1,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    158534950233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass122,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    868761540056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,191 miles (+1,821)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    938505796925
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,370 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    365799708877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,635 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    470291301146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail116,634 miles (+32)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,634 miles
    Test number
    577015188169
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail116,602 miles (+7,615)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    224179575530
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit above 0.50 > 1.21 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump inoperative (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorating

  9. Pass108,987 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    416627083993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,112 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    397848837667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,090 miles (+4,980)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    696046732340
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass102,110 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    272335939544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

  13. Pass97,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    526154967694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,306 miles (+10,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    461223502674
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass86,842 miles (+23,413)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    987811145024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,429 miles (+17,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    338731883482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,531 miles (+18,721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    168642002263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,810 miles
    Test number
    538392551184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GVV

Does LB08 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GVV expired on 16 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GVV?
The MOT on LB08 GVV expired on 16 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GVV done?
LB08 GVV was recorded at 125,590 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
Has LB08 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GVV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 GVV 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 GVV find?
LB08 GVV passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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