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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LP08 VBLMOT history

LP08 VBL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 157,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LP08 VBL black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,923 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VBL was last recorded at 157,923 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 11,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,407 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,516 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,923 miles
  • 2025 – 146,407 miles
  • 2024 – 134,331 miles
  • 2023 – 123,924 miles
  • 2022 – 113,465 miles
  • 2021 – 110,702 miles
  • 2019 – 105,063 miles
  • 2017 – 103,481 miles
  • 2016 – 99,432 miles
  • 2015 – 93,251 miles
  • 2014 – 84,749 miles
  • 2013 – 76,389 miles
  • 2012 – 65,026 miles
  • 2011 – 48,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,923 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,923 miles (+11,516)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,923 miles
    Test number
    816992110344
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,407 miles (+12,076)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,407 miles
    Test number
    463215849727
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass134,331 miles (+10,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    789993084227
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass123,924 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,924 miles
    Test number
    250299199307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,465 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,465 miles
    Test number
    515349895942
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,702 miles (+5,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,702 miles
    Test number
    553064397664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,063 miles
    Test number
    670241104063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,063 miles (+1,582)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,063 miles
    Test number
    683175257714
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,481 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    152096553114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    671284929749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,432 miles (+6,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    165061731455
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass93,251 miles (+8,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    781765338956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,749 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    729426104254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,389 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    676260003211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    295372102261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,026 miles (+16,880)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    657762002225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,146 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    339443601490
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

  18. Pass48,146 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    766343201253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

Questions about LP08 VBL

Does LP08 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VBL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VBL?
The MOT on LP08 VBL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VBL done?
LP08 VBL was recorded at 157,923 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has LP08 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VBL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LP08 VBL 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 LP08 VBL find?
LP08 VBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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