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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 GXLMOT history

LB08 GXL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
127,726 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GXL
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GXL was last recorded at 127,726 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 4,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,684 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,042 miles
Average per year
7,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,726 miles
  • 2023 – 123,684 miles
  • 2022 – 117,252 miles
  • 2021 – 110,696 miles
  • 2020 – 106,806 miles
  • 2019 – 100,118 miles
  • 2018 – 92,962 miles
  • 2017 – 84,092 miles
  • 2016 – 75,722 miles
  • 2015 – 65,325 miles
  • 2014 – 53,339 miles
  • 2013 – 41,784 miles
  • 2012 – 33,049 miles
  • 2011 – 24,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,726 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    859628435345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,684 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    462237854667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,252 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    250000914731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,696 miles
    Test number
    684687320211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,696 miles (+3,890)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,696 miles
    Test number
    404501872166
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,806 miles (+6,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,806 miles
    Test number
    401247227566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test

  7. Pass100,118 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    325444082433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    799792768992
    • Advisory1/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim
    • Advisory2/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges
    • Advisory3/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges
    • Advisory4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

  9. Fail92,960 miles (+8,868)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    707939083244
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Advisory1/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim
    • Advisory2/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges
    • Advisory3/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges
    • Advisory4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

  10. Pass84,092 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    866060178383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,722 miles (+10,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    299000559252
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have flat spots inner edges

  12. Pass65,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    177077075151
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail65,323 miles (+11,984)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    268167775120
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass53,339 miles (+11,555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    917165884133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass41,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    436413463132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,784 miles (+8,735)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    257873463144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,049 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    315830072191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    837160861141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GXL

Does LB08 GXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GXL expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GXL?
The MOT on LB08 GXL expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GXL done?
LB08 GXL was recorded at 127,726 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
Has LB08 GXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GXL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 GXL 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 GXL find?
LB08 GXL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline very close to 1.6mm.

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