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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LP08 VBYMOT history

LP08 VBY is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LP08 VBY black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,360 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VBY
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 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VBY was last recorded at 188,360 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,817 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,543 miles
Average per year
10,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,360 miles
  • 2024 – 183,817 miles
  • 2023 – 180,922 miles
  • 2022 – 178,229 miles
  • 2021 – 175,721 miles
  • 2020 – 172,814 miles
  • 2019 – 169,741 miles
  • 2018 – 151,262 miles
  • 2017 – 137,959 miles
  • 2016 – 120,845 miles
  • 2015 – 105,746 miles
  • 2014 – 84,688 miles
  • 2013 – 66,669 miles
  • 2012 – 47,147 miles
  • 2011 – 28,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,360 miles (+4,543)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,360 miles
    Test number
    605442260115
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass183,817 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,817 miles
    Test number
    415038165887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail183,807 miles (+2,885)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,807 miles
    Test number
    575299147771
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (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) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass180,922 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,922 miles
    Test number
    875496460854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,229 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,229 miles
    Test number
    776048079796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,721 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,721 miles
    Test number
    860764777190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,814 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,814 miles
    Test number
    641951086121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,741 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,741 miles
    Test number
    216349049479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,952 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    164,952 miles
    Test number
    805427971205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,902 miles (+13,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    216198676286
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass151,262 miles (+13,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    949219009058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    233891095132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,959 miles (+17,114)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    715769843558
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass120,845 miles (+15,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    415562101993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    447780095141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,746 miles (+21,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    457769785143
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass84,688 miles (+18,019)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    366315584191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,669 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    208327603276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  19. Pass66,669 miles (+19,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    448397603202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,147 miles (+18,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    757434282138
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass28,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,648 miles
    Test number
    406935681176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VBY

Does LP08 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VBY is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VBY?
The MOT on LP08 VBY is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VBY done?
LP08 VBY was recorded at 188,360 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,914 miles a year.
Has LP08 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VBY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 VBY 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 VBY find?
LP08 VBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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