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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GXEMOT history

LB08 GXE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 192,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
192,347 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GXE was last recorded at 192,347 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 4,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,839 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,508 miles
Average per year
14,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 192,347 miles
  • 2020 – 187,839 miles
  • 2019 – 182,201 miles
  • 2018 – 164,261 miles
  • 2017 – 148,580 miles
  • 2016 – 128,192 miles
  • 2015 – 108,288 miles
  • 2014 – 94,093 miles
  • 2013 – 81,929 miles
  • 2012 – 62,687 miles
  • 2011 – 47,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,347 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,347 miles (+4,508)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,347 miles
    Test number
    497286543631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass187,839 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,839 miles
    Test number
    239826394653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,839 miles (+5,638)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,839 miles
    Test number
    171854460062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,201 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,201 miles
    Test number
    148927767920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail182,200 miles (+17,939)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,200 miles
    Test number
    445595170143
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass164,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,261 miles
    Test number
    369701004996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  7. Fail164,261 miles (+15,681)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,261 miles
    Test number
    238025688408
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  8. Pass148,580 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,580 miles
    Test number
    687463036690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,579 miles (+20,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,579 miles
    Test number
    257828552947
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass128,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    972871760720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  11. Fail128,192 miles (+19,904)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    221057836079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  12. Pass108,288 miles (+14,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,288 miles
    Test number
    709570795157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    855194724294
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaiter twisted

  14. Fail94,093 miles (+12,164)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    527134924276
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaiter twisted

  15. Pass81,929 miles (+387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    978891943253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail81,542 miles (+18,855)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    845313133258
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,687 miles (+15,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    206534972114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR light damaged

  18. Pass47,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,653 miles
    Test number
    107253601216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GXE

Does LB08 GXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GXE expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GXE?
The MOT on LB08 GXE expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GXE done?
LB08 GXE was recorded at 192,347 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 14,045 miles a year.
Has LB08 GXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GXE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 GXE 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 GXE find?
LB08 GXE passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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