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Saab 9-3

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GWZMOT history

LB08 GWZ is a green diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2022
Mileage
160,390 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 GWZ was last recorded at 160,390 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 7,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,836 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,554 miles
Average per year
9,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,390 miles
  • 2021 – 152,836 miles
  • 2020 – 144,976 miles
  • 2019 – 136,270 miles
  • 2018 – 131,230 miles
  • 2017 – 126,877 miles
  • 2016 – 121,647 miles
  • 2015 – 112,539 miles
  • 2014 – 101,106 miles
  • 2013 – 87,239 miles
  • 2012 – 66,966 miles
  • 2011 – 51,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,390 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking top of rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on- vehicle registered before test required

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,390 miles (+7,554)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,390 miles
    Test number
    918473199139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking top of rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on- vehicle registered before test required

  2. Pass152,836 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,836 miles
    Test number
    247590022146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail152,836 miles (+7,860)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,836 miles
    Test number
    377105286892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,976 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,976 miles
    Test number
    437529706692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,270 miles (+5,040)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    336795894875
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass131,230 miles (+4,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    947006413844
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe on top of engine corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to EGR pipe (6.1.2 (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))

  7. Pass126,877 miles (+5,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    294466217652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush on stub axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring rubber pad deteraited
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rubber pad deteraited

  8. Pass121,647 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    178890213867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail121,645 miles (+9,106)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,645 miles
    Test number
    882692699827
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass112,539 miles (+11,433)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    249007955461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass101,106 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    348490874162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,104 miles (+13,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    855231724164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,239 miles (+20,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    929950353128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre worn/distotred on inner edge.

  14. Pass66,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    377045042152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,966 miles (+15,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    698975942142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass51,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    767647851159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GWZ

Does LB08 GWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GWZ expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GWZ?
The MOT on LB08 GWZ expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GWZ done?
LB08 GWZ was recorded at 160,390 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 9,457 miles a year.
Has LB08 GWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GWZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 GWZ 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 GWZ find?
LB08 GWZ failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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