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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 OCLMOT history

LB08 OCL is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 198,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
198,242 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OCL was last recorded at 198,242 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 15,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,356 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
15,886 miles
Average per year
10,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,242 miles
  • 2021 – 182,356 miles
  • 2020 – 165,325 miles
  • 2019 – 163,760 miles
  • 2018 – 158,982 miles
  • 2017 – 152,776 miles
  • 2016 – 149,309 miles
  • 2015 – 144,650 miles
  • 2014 – 129,370 miles
  • 2013 – 111,950 miles
  • 2012 – 94,081 miles
  • 2011 – 72,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,242 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Both rear upper arm bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r pads look low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,242 miles (+15,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,242 miles
    Test number
    741677647366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass182,356 miles (+17,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,356 miles
    Test number
    433249263169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,325 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,325 miles
    Test number
    193698400624
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail163,760 miles (+4,778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,760 miles
    Test number
    518611293026
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,982 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,982 miles
    Test number
    454113315663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,776 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,776 miles
    Test number
    304455774603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,309 miles
    Test number
    329581665982
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r pads look low
    • AdvisorySlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  8. Fail149,309 miles (+4,659)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,309 miles
    Test number
    553141334755
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r pads look low
    • AdvisorySlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  9. Pass144,650 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    119071103319
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

  10. Fail144,531 miles (+15,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,531 miles
    Test number
    411186438817
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

  11. Pass129,370 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,370 miles
    Test number
    458101954470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail128,678 miles (+16,728)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    756015624369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,950 miles (+17,869)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    578545313346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    207776982284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,081 miles (+21,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    628756482233
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass72,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    327241001400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 OCL

Does LB08 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 OCL expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OCL?
The MOT on LB08 OCL expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 OCL done?
LB08 OCL was recorded at 198,242 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 10,841 miles a year.
Has LB08 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OCL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 OCL 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 OCL find?
LB08 OCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe.

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