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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LB09 OUCMOT history

LB09 OUC is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
100,017 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 OUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 OUC was last recorded at 100,017 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 9,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,788 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,229 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,017 miles
  • 2021 – 90,788 miles
  • 2020 – 85,408 miles
  • 2019 – 79,593 miles
  • 2018 – 76,436 miles
  • 2017 – 74,630 miles
  • 2016 – 72,328 miles
  • 2015 – 67,818 miles
  • 2014 – 63,909 miles
  • 2013 – 53,035 miles
  • 2012 – 40,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear under body has corrosion

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear coil springs corroded in lower sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear tyres displaying perishing between tread patterns

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    238678538749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear under body has corrosion

  2. Fail100,016 miles1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    392210957297
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear under body has corrosion

  3. FailMileage not read3 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    904743400650
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,788 miles (+5,380)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    771917660325
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,408 miles (+103)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    993437901665
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded in lower sections
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres displaying perishing between tread patterns
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush unbonding/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush unbonding/deteriorating-just deemed passable at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,305 miles (+5,712)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    851863749579
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded in lower sections
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres displaying perishing between tread patterns
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush unbonding/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush unbonding/deteriorating-just deemed passable at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    112899645447
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gator slight misting of oil

  8. Fail79,593 miles (+3,157)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    411675815105
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gator slight misting of oil

  9. Pass76,436 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,436 miles
    Test number
    473901425588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,630 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    509055462365
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass72,328 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    859585622529
    • AdvisorySmoke level low, no print out

  12. Pass67,818 miles (+3,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    358866815464
    • NoteSmoke level low no print out

  13. Pass63,909 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    166184134200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,905 miles (+10,870)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    837862334219
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    586066503230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,035 miles (+12,624)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    755026003240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass40,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    769586502299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 OUC

Does LB09 OUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 OUC expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 OUC?
The MOT on LB09 OUC expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 OUC done?
LB09 OUC was recorded at 100,017 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has LB09 OUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 OUC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 OUC 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 LB09 OUC find?
LB09 OUC passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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