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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 OBSMOT history

LR08 OBS is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

LR08 OBS blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
125,896 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OBS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OBS was last recorded at 125,896 miles on 31 May 2025, 3,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,007 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,889 miles
Average per year
7,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,896 miles
  • 2024 – 122,007 miles
  • 2022 – 110,937 miles
  • 2021 – 103,757 miles
  • 2020 – 85,123 miles
  • 2019 – 68,804 miles
  • 2018 – 59,805 miles
  • 2017 – 56,372 miles
  • 2016 – 51,192 miles
  • 2015 – 46,678 miles
  • 2014 – 40,622 miles
  • 2013 – 34,219 miles
  • 2012 – 27,771 miles
  • 2011 – 23,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,896 miles (+3,889)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    454456102973
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    474113667900
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,007 miles (+11,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    347688211378
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,937 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    298393882983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,757 miles (+18,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    190196482138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    350095347183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,123 miles (+16,319)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    598080602578
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,804 miles (+8,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    225475878037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,805 miles
    Test number
    853051687803
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tyre distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail59,803 miles (+3,431)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    126124780838
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tyre distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass56,372 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,372 miles
    Test number
    106271217175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,192 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    315995100801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,678 miles (+6,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    625169685040
    • NoteNsf outter tyre wall damaged

  14. Pass40,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    825740494065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,622 miles (+6,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    137110294419
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass34,219 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    367498273052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,771 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    137165672053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,069 miles
    Test number
    416280891025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OBS

Does LR08 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OBS expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OBS?
The MOT on LR08 OBS expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OBS done?
LR08 OBS was recorded at 125,896 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
Has LR08 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OBS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 OBS 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 LR08 OBS find?
LR08 OBS passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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