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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 OEWMOT history

LB08 OEW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
153,745 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OEW
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
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OEW was last recorded at 153,745 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 13,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,986 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,759 miles
Average per year
9,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,745 miles
  • 2023 – 139,986 miles
  • 2019 – 129,429 miles
  • 2018 – 113,412 miles
  • 2017 – 96,792 miles
  • 2016 – 92,003 miles
  • 2014 – 84,217 miles
  • 2013 – 68,905 miles
  • 2012 – 48,509 miles
  • 2011 – 29,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,745 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,745 miles (+13,759)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,745 miles
    Test number
    786034839589
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,986 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    876883559850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,429 miles
    Test number
    566671695153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,429 miles (+16,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,429 miles
    Test number
    956597873191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,412 miles
    Test number
    854380262024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,412 miles (+16,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,412 miles
    Test number
    408855778266
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  7. Pass96,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    362664038080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail96,792 miles (+4,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    352579934906
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass92,003 miles (+7,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    386835967566
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass84,217 miles (+15,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    199240984217
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly

  11. Fail68,905 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    336739783449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Pass68,905 miles (+20,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    699549183202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass48,509 miles (+19,363)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,509 miles
    Test number
    708516792287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass29,146 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    318633681414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    368729091180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,732 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    178659691138
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB08 OEW

Does LB08 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 OEW expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OEW?
The MOT on LB08 OEW expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 OEW done?
LB08 OEW was recorded at 153,745 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 9,103 miles a year.
Has LB08 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OEW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 OEW 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 OEW find?
LB08 OEW passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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