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Saab 9-3 Vector Sport DTH

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB08 OFUMOT history

LB08 OFU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 Vector Sport DTH first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
158,537 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Vector Sport DTH
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OFU was last recorded at 158,537 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 2,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,998 miles · 1 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,539 miles
Average per year
9,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,537 miles
  • 2021 – 155,998 miles
  • 2020 – 152,113 miles
  • 2019 – 150,392 miles
  • 2018 – 146,623 miles
  • 2017 – 140,664 miles
  • 2016 – 131,902 miles
  • 2015 – 116,089 miles
  • 2014 – 102,651 miles
  • 2013 – 84,278 miles
  • 2012 – 69,376 miles
  • 2011 – 51,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,537 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot pin hole

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,537 miles
    Test number
    907567341781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot pin hole
  2. Fail158,535 miles (+2,537)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,535 miles
    Test number
    638434533001
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability insecure top bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot pin hole
  3. Pass155,998 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    871903152390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail155,995 miles (+3,882)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    122164585015
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass152,113 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,113 miles
    Test number
    415894879744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail152,076 miles (+1,684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,076 miles
    Test number
    888888281180
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass150,392 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    706676157133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail150,372 miles (+3,749)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,372 miles
    Test number
    955771368717
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass146,623 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,623 miles
    Test number
    877463051511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bush slightly worn
  10. Fail146,611 miles (+5,947)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    695466099789
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass140,664 miles (+8,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    960856280110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass131,902 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    468606392640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,820 miles (+15,731)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    336675750798
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass116,089 miles (+13,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    127217465144
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
  15. Pass102,651 miles (+18,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    807917754185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,278 miles (+14,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    287372953194
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass69,376 miles (+17,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    829024372131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,794 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    408775571147
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth

Questions about LB08 OFU

Does LB08 OFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 OFU expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OFU?
The MOT on LB08 OFU expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 OFU done?
LB08 OFU was recorded at 158,537 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 9,696 miles a year.
Has LB08 OFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OFU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 OFU 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 OFU find?
LB08 OFU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall; offside front inner cv boot pin hole.

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