Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LB08 GXCMOT history
LB08 GXC is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,931 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 GXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 GXC was last recorded at 117,931 miles on 26 May 2026, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,673 miles · 15 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 258 miles
- Average per year
- 5,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,931 miles
- 2025 – 108,436 miles
- 2020 – 107,961 miles
- 2019 – 103,763 miles
- 2018 – 99,287 miles
- 2017 – 83,819 miles
- 2016 – 82,741 miles
- 2015 – 75,248 miles
- 2014 – 64,528 miles
- 2013 – 57,544 miles
- 2012 – 48,073 miles
- 2011 – 38,900 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,931 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,931 miles (+258)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,931 miles
- Test number
- 523792692052
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail117,673 miles (+9,237)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,673 miles
- Test number
- 802247676813
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass108,436 miles (+475)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 108,436 miles
- Test number
- 588776203952
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Slight leak of Power steering fluid
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,961 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 107,961 miles
- Test number
- 762277332036
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,961 miles (+4,198)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,961 miles
- Test number
- 382613124213
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,763 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 103,763 miles
- Test number
- 597156801008
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Advisory1x offside rear tail lamp slight discoloured
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels inner rims slight buckle
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack
Fail103,763 miles (+4,476)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,763 miles
- Test number
- 346653789678
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels inner rims slight buckle
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack
Pass99,287 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,287 miles
- Test number
- 225245762229
- AdvisoryBoth front link rods slight play
- AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front pipe
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail99,287 miles (+15,468)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,287 miles
- Test number
- 409746247661
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front link rods slight play
- AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front pipe
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass83,819 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,819 miles
- Test number
- 635958844480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,741 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,741 miles
- Test number
- 993317464642
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail82,737 miles (+7,489)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,737 miles
- Test number
- 330757290417
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,248 miles (+10,720)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 75,248 miles
- Test number
- 645219135190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,528 miles
- Test number
- 908101854075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,528 miles (+6,984)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,528 miles
- Test number
- 848924244009
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,544 miles (+9,471)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,544 miles
- Test number
- 289832353061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,073 miles (+9,173)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,073 miles
- Test number
- 107522782413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,900 miles
- Test number
- 809511231189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 GXC
- Does LB08 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 GXC is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 GXC?
- The MOT on LB08 GXC is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 GXC done?
- LB08 GXC was recorded at 117,931 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,254 miles a year.
- Has LB08 GXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 GXC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 GXC 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 GXC find?
- LB08 GXC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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