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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GWPMOT history

LB08 GWP is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
156,159 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GWP
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GWP was last recorded at 156,159 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 6,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,501 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,658 miles
Average per year
7,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,159 miles
  • 2021 – 149,501 miles
  • 2020 – 144,306 miles
  • 2019 – 139,153 miles
  • 2018 – 129,634 miles
  • 2017 – 127,936 miles
  • 2016 – 120,972 miles
  • 2015 – 110,166 miles
  • 2014 – 98,231 miles
  • 2013 – 90,027 miles
  • 2012 – 85,417 miles
  • 2011 – 71,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,159 miles

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, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,159 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    475310583800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,501 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,501 miles
    Test number
    283945599158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,306 miles (+5,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    416431729498
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass139,153 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    711613494473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,634 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,634 miles
    Test number
    323009524969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,604 miles (+1,668)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,604 miles
    Test number
    394199551437
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,936 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    204789536428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,872 miles (+6,900)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    426264584029
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass120,972 miles (+10,806)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    553829790693
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass110,166 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    235958085113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail110,166 miles (+11,935)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    398888785141
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass98,231 miles (+8,204)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    156921694179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass90,027 miles (+4,610)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    425096183116
    • 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass85,417 miles (+13,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    975270982155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  15. Pass71,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    468471961116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB08 GWP

Does LB08 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GWP expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GWP?
The MOT on LB08 GWP expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GWP done?
LB08 GWP was recorded at 156,159 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
Has LB08 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GWP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 GWP 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 GWP find?
LB08 GWP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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