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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LB08 OETMOT history

LB08 OET is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,780 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OET was last recorded at 124,780 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,344 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,436 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,780 miles
  • 2025 – 121,344 miles
  • 2024 – 118,084 miles
  • 2023 – 115,113 miles
  • 2022 – 112,028 miles
  • 2021 – 108,549 miles
  • 2020 – 107,559 miles
  • 2019 – 104,497 miles
  • 2018 – 99,944 miles
  • 2017 – 92,422 miles
  • 2016 – 92,276 miles
  • 2015 – 88,421 miles
  • 2014 – 84,324 miles
  • 2013 – 79,327 miles
  • 2012 – 72,556 miles
  • 2011 – 51,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,780 miles (+3,436)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,780 miles
    Test number
    560461088828
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,344 miles (+3,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,344 miles
    Test number
    664844690009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass118,084 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    201929611634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,113 miles (+3,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    819778163341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    112963194419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,028 miles (+3,479)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    960989743474
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaiter cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,549 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,549 miles
    Test number
    547628169862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,521 miles (+962)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,521 miles
    Test number
    854869470616
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,559 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    626609133668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Fail107,558 miles (+3,061)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    316471981895
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass104,497 miles (+4,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,497 miles
    Test number
    209959620853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass99,944 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,944 miles
    Test number
    561357573259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,422 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,422 miles
    Test number
    686428004044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,276 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    732057707510
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNail x2 in n/s/f tyre

  15. Pass88,421 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    538750065180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,324 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    905764864120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,327 miles (+6,771)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    127626683003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,556 miles (+20,968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    918664792093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOS stop light bulb not working (Tail light substitutes)

  19. Pass51,588 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    568593731128
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSome cracking to tread of offside rear tyre
    • NoteSome wear to front brake discs

Questions about LB08 OET

Does LB08 OET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OET is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OET?
The MOT on LB08 OET is valid until 27 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 OET done?
LB08 OET was recorded at 124,780 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has LB08 OET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OET has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 OET 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 OET find?
LB08 OET passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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