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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass134,854 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass111,897 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    946265422105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,166 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    984995415323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass100,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    726764823470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass73,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    973193333098
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn stepped inner edge
  18. 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
  19. Pass61,793 miles (+24,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    232326380625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    608475655116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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.
  23. 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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