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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GWOMOT history

LB08 GWO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,072 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GWO was last recorded at 137,072 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,452 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,620 miles
Average per year
5,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,072 miles
  • 2024 – 133,452 miles
  • 2023 – 126,552 miles
  • 2022 – 114,440 miles
  • 2021 – 112,353 miles
  • 2020 – 106,323 miles
  • 2019 – 100,870 miles
  • 2018 – 98,864 miles
  • 2017 – 97,967 miles
  • 2013 – 80,475 miles
  • 2012 – 67,297 miles
  • 2011 – 53,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,072 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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    501393988394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,072 miles (+3,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    827602569481
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass133,452 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,452 miles
    Test number
    940549611331
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail133,441 miles (+6,889)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,441 miles
    Test number
    699354027801
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,552 miles (+12,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,552 miles
    Test number
    266894643255
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass114,440 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,440 miles
    Test number
    926128661373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,353 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    599954929157
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass106,323 miles (+5,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    239799053960
    • 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))
  9. Pass100,870 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,870 miles
    Test number
    548923939769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,864 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,864 miles
    Test number
    337248371684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    513696567220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,966 miles (+17,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    509979005527
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
  13. Pass80,475 miles (+13,178)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    136113993192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,297 miles (+13,319)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    585781652120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    948832351104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GWO

Does LB08 GWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GWO expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GWO?
The MOT on LB08 GWO expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GWO done?
LB08 GWO was recorded at 137,072 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,786 miles a year.
Has LB08 GWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GWO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 GWO 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 GWO find?
LB08 GWO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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