
Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc
LB10 MXEMOT history
LB10 MXE is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,854 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB10 MXE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 28 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB10 MXE was last recorded at 134,854 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,854 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,854 miles
- 2025 – 132,822 miles
- 2024 – 126,489 miles
- 2023 – 119,354 miles
- 2022 – 111,897 miles
- 2021 – 104,166 miles
- 2020 – 100,310 miles
- 2019 – 91,065 miles
- 2018 – 83,015 miles
- 2017 – 73,977 miles
- 2016 – 61,793 miles
- 2015 – 37,620 miles
- 2014 – 23,929 miles
- 2013 – 19,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,854 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,854 miles
- Test number
- 181858172759
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail134,854 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,854 miles
- Test number
- 445208137305
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,822 miles (+150)5 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 132,822 miles
- Test number
- 220376116435
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Slight discolour (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2019 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,672 miles (+6,183)1 major7 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,672 miles
- Test number
- 428517208809
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 1.2 reading 1.26 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Slight discolour (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2019 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,489 miles (+3,144)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 736525395764
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,345 miles (+3,991)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,345 miles
- Test number
- 758611449108
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,354 miles (+7,457)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,354 miles
- Test number
- 363102645842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,897 miles (+7,731)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 111,897 miles
- Test number
- 946265422105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,166 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,166 miles
- Test number
- 984995415323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,154 miles (+3,844)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 327887126318
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,310 miles
- Test number
- 726764823470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,308 miles (+9,243)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,308 miles
- Test number
- 402364014198
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Pass91,065 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,065 miles
- Test number
- 833008844989
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,065 miles (+8,050)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,065 miles
- Test number
- 496210251536
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,015 miles
- Test number
- 183820977454
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail83,015 miles (+9,038)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,015 miles
- Test number
- 222802003997
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass73,977 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,977 miles
- Test number
- 973193333098
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn stepped inner edge
Fail73,977 miles (+12,184)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,977 miles
- Test number
- 728762160056
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn stepped inner edge
Pass61,793 miles (+24,173)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 61,793 miles
- Test number
- 232326380625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,620 miles
- Test number
- 608475655116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,620 miles (+13,691)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,620 miles
- Test number
- 318425655100
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,929 miles (+4,831)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 23,929 miles
- Test number
- 578334264101
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to perish.
Pass19,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,098 miles
- Test number
- 527024763147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB10 MXE
- Does LB10 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 MXE is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB10 MXE?
- The MOT on LB10 MXE is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB10 MXE done?
- LB10 MXE was recorded at 134,854 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 9,059 miles a year.
- Has LB10 MXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB10 MXE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB10 MXE 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 LB10 MXE find?
- LB10 MXE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.
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