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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,792 cc

LB08 OGCMOT history

LB08 OGC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,389 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OGC was last recorded at 108,389 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,757 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,632 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,389 miles
  • 2025 – 106,757 miles
  • 2022 – 104,105 miles
  • 2021 – 99,008 miles
  • 2020 – 93,247 miles
  • 2019 – 89,535 miles
  • 2018 – 74,019 miles
  • 2017 – 61,315 miles
  • 2015 – 44,929 miles
  • 2014 – 42,698 miles
  • 2012 – 36,512 miles
  • 2011 – 30,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,389 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,389 miles (+1,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,389 miles
    Test number
    914439012319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass106,757 miles (+2,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    459355680168
    • AdvisoryLower General light corrosion to all under floor components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass104,105 miles (+5,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    881583749719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass99,008 miles (+5,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    858769369379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass93,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    361905895246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,247 miles (+3,712)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    317051620355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,535 miles (+15,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    333329125409
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  8. Pass74,019 miles (+12,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    387887667592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,315 miles (+16,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    380416779461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    285008185421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail44,929 miles (+2,231)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    219247485420
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass42,698 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    837580124134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,512 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    429152512311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail36,510 miles (+5,945)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    457501012470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass30,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    819309061175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 OGC

Does LB08 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OGC is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OGC?
The MOT on LB08 OGC is valid until 8 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 OGC done?
LB08 OGC was recorded at 108,389 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has LB08 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OGC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 OGC 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 OGC find?
LB08 OGC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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