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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 ODAMOT history

LB08 ODA is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,927 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ODA
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ODA was last recorded at 177,927 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 8,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,912 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,015 miles
Average per year
7,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,927 miles
  • 2025 – 169,912 miles
  • 2024 – 163,643 miles
  • 2022 – 158,971 miles
  • 2021 – 155,736 miles
  • 2020 – 151,746 miles
  • 2019 – 140,872 miles
  • 2018 – 134,113 miles
  • 2017 – 127,534 miles
  • 2016 – 119,120 miles
  • 2015 – 106,942 miles
  • 2014 – 97,665 miles
  • 2013 – 86,252 miles
  • 2012 – 74,067 miles
  • 2011 – 62,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,927 miles (+8,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,927 miles
    Test number
    990150873307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass169,912 miles (+6,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,912 miles
    Test number
    411678671221
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass163,643 miles (+4,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,643 miles
    Test number
    462604502173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass158,971 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,971 miles
    Test number
    748631184550
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,736 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,736 miles
    Test number
    456633973334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,746 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,746 miles
    Test number
    238568044086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,872 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,872 miles
    Test number
    706223084958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,113 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,113 miles
    Test number
    472714548129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,534 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,534 miles
    Test number
    644942982668
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail127,506 miles (+8,386)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,506 miles
    Test number
    451511530739
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass119,120 miles (+12,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    271599994212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lifting pad missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f pads wearing low

  12. Pass106,942 miles (+9,277)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    977360275194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass97,665 miles (+11,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    908939364144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass86,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    315883263188
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail86,252 miles (+12,185)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    349733563122
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass74,067 miles (+11,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    899769372183
    • NoteSlight oil misting on nearside steering rack arm

  17. Pass62,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    905341461148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail62,453 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    379881061182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB08 ODA

Does LB08 ODA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ODA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ODA?
The MOT on LB08 ODA is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ODA done?
LB08 ODA was recorded at 177,927 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,851 miles a year.
Has LB08 ODA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ODA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LB08 ODA 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 ODA find?
LB08 ODA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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