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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 OFEMOT history

LB08 OFE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,132 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OFE
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
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OFE was last recorded at 167,132 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,372 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
760 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,132 miles
  • 2025 – 166,372 miles
  • 2024 – 165,473 miles
  • 2023 – 164,861 miles
  • 2022 – 159,996 miles
  • 2021 – 153,044 miles
  • 2020 – 142,605 miles
  • 2019 – 130,890 miles
  • 2018 – 116,314 miles
  • 2017 – 101,061 miles
  • 2016 – 89,080 miles
  • 2015 – 85,198 miles
  • 2014 – 80,569 miles
  • 2013 – 75,590 miles
  • 2012 – 70,827 miles
  • 2011 – 64,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axel has slight corrision

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,132 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,132 miles
    Test number
    969965715007
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axel has slight corrision

  2. Fail167,132 miles (+760)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,132 miles
    Test number
    474996503289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axel has slight corrision

  3. Pass166,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,372 miles
    Test number
    976617376774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,372 miles (+899)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,372 miles
    Test number
    716574866387
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,473 miles (+612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,473 miles
    Test number
    107341911986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,861 miles (+4,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,861 miles
    Test number
    921613557766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,996 miles (+6,952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,996 miles
    Test number
    401294305185
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,044 miles (+10,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,044 miles
    Test number
    612484258910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass142,605 miles (+11,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    902864854112
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,890 miles (+14,576)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    809102146278
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    202156953371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,314 miles (+15,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    102656564168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass101,061 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    463892484745
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail101,042 miles (+11,962)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    396905294483
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass89,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    383486072236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,080 miles (+3,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    550945040789
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass85,198 miles (+4,629)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    579846095108
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass80,569 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    336397414404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    169046793140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,590 miles (+4,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    729186893162
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass70,827 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    717124792101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,490 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,490 miles
    Test number
    629114821295
    • NoteO/s/f fog not working
    • NoteO/s/r tyre featherd on inside and has 2 nails

  23. Fail64,490 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,490 miles
    Test number
    865944321200
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f fog not working
    • NoteO/s/r tyre featherd on inside and has 2 nails

Questions about LB08 OFE

Does LB08 OFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OFE is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OFE?
The MOT on LB08 OFE is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 OFE done?
LB08 OFE was recorded at 167,132 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has LB08 OFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OFE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 OFE 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 OFE find?
LB08 OFE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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