
Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc
LG11 ZBOMOT history
LG11 ZBO is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 127,930 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LG11 ZBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LG11 ZBO was last recorded at 127,930 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 9,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,137 miles · 14 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,793 miles
- Average per year
- 9,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,930 miles
- 2023 – 118,137 miles
- 2022 – 108,855 miles
- 2021 – 99,837 miles
- 2020 – 94,070 miles
- 2019 – 84,069 miles
- 2018 – 74,057 miles
- 2017 – 64,286 miles
- 2016 – 52,398 miles
- 2015 – 40,221 miles
- 2014 – 29,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side calliper seized & unable to turn when raised on jacking beam (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play in engine bay & full of rust (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
No print out was produced due to low emissions
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,930 miles (+9,793)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,930 miles
- Test number
- 548177711272
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side calliper seized & unable to turn when raised on jacking beam (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play in engine bay & full of rust (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,137 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 118,137 miles
- Test number
- 176582421444
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail118,137 miles (+9,282)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,137 miles
- Test number
- 647551011220
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,855 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 899568987027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,853 miles (+9,016)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,853 miles
- Test number
- 261469475323
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,837 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,837 miles
- Test number
- 291260185240
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,070 miles (+10,001)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,070 miles
- Test number
- 214630667731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,069 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,069 miles
- Test number
- 437657668330
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,069 miles (+10,012)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,069 miles
- Test number
- 159017034642
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,057 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 74,057 miles
- Test number
- 882556335803
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable in engine bay universal/ joint & rusted on bearing (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
- AdvisorySurface corrosion of rear beam axle
Fail74,057 miles (+9,771)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,057 miles
- Test number
- 989611322403
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable in engine bay universal/ joint & rusted on bearing (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
- AdvisorySurface corrosion of rear beam axle
Pass64,286 miles (+11,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 882577772399
- AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
Pass52,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 52,398 miles
- Test number
- 530596075358
- AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
Fail52,398 miles (+12,177)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,398 miles
- Test number
- 779557247906
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
Pass40,221 miles (+10,513)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,221 miles
- Test number
- 119994855494
- NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions & low reving engine at idle
Fail29,708 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,708 miles
- Test number
- 237529054067
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions
Pass29,708 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 29,708 miles
- Test number
- 895439654018
- NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions
Questions about LG11 ZBO
- Does LG11 ZBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LG11 ZBO expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LG11 ZBO?
- The MOT on LG11 ZBO expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LG11 ZBO done?
- LG11 ZBO was recorded at 127,930 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 9,829 miles a year.
- Has LG11 ZBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LG11 ZBO has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LG11 ZBO 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 LG11 ZBO find?
- LG11 ZBO failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.
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