Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LB08 OFZMOT history
LB08 OFZ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 198,684 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 OFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 OFZ was last recorded at 198,684 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 198,684 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,684 miles
- 2025 – 197,832 miles
- 2024 – 191,295 miles
- 2023 – 184,552 miles
- 2022 – 171,122 miles
- 2021 – 170,218 miles
- 2020 – 162,280 miles
- 2019 – 156,189 miles
- 2018 – 148,228 miles
- 2017 – 139,375 miles
- 2016 – 131,512 miles
- 2015 – 122,883 miles
- 2014 – 113,274 miles
- 2013 – 101,461 miles
- 2012 – 93,054 miles
- 2011 – 81,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,684 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,684 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 198,684 miles
- Test number
- 705625555747
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail198,684 miles (+852)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,684 miles
- Test number
- 250156447040
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass197,832 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 197,832 miles
- Test number
- 909863271931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
Fail197,832 miles (+6,537)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,832 miles
- Test number
- 133364136503
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
Pass191,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 191,295 miles
- Test number
- 718521485498
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail191,295 miles (+6,743)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,295 miles
- Test number
- 242040504951
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass184,552 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 184,552 miles
- Test number
- 185525092128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail184,552 miles (+13,430)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,552 miles
- Test number
- 902726741329
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass171,122 miles (+904)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 171,122 miles
- Test number
- 222311634569
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail170,218 miles (+7,938)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,218 miles
- Test number
- 679222927428
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,280 miles (+6,091)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 162,280 miles
- Test number
- 343469777594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,189 miles (+7,961)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 156,189 miles
- Test number
- 398739661891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 148,228 miles
- Test number
- 653780854060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,227 miles (+8,852)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,227 miles
- Test number
- 483080168064
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,375 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 139,375 miles
- Test number
- 178128564626
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
Fail139,368 miles (+7,856)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,368 miles
- Test number
- 477451536703
- FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
Pass131,512 miles (+8,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 131,512 miles
- Test number
- 833635309396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,883 miles (+9,609)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,883 miles
- Test number
- 277279285388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,274 miles (+11,813)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 113,274 miles
- Test number
- 186924354288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 101,461 miles
- Test number
- 527472463192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,454 miles (+8,400)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,454 miles
- Test number
- 645232563165
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,054 miles (+11,212)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,054 miles
- Test number
- 207140162450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 81,842 miles
- Test number
- 146028751169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LB08 OFZ
- Does LB08 OFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OFZ is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 OFZ?
- The MOT on LB08 OFZ is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 OFZ done?
- LB08 OFZ was recorded at 198,684 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
- Has LB08 OFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 OFZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 OFZ 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 OFZ find?
- LB08 OFZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front shock absorbers corroding; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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