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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 OBTMOT history

LR08 OBT is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LR08 OBT black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
187,420 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OBT
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
14 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OBT was last recorded at 187,420 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 11,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,121 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,299 miles
Average per year
12,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,420 miles
  • 2024 – 176,121 miles
  • 2023 – 150,006 miles
  • 2022 – 140,887 miles
  • 2021 – 104,663 miles
  • 2019 – 63,501 miles
  • 2018 – 53,696 miles
  • 2017 – 41,181 miles
  • 2016 – 38,424 miles
  • 2015 – 35,148 miles
  • 2014 – 31,052 miles
  • 2013 – 26,665 miles
  • 2012 – 21,658 miles
  • 2011 – 16,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,420 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,420 miles (+11,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,420 miles
    Test number
    959491536803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,121 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,121 miles
    Test number
    256421296742
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail176,118 miles (+26,112)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,118 miles
    Test number
    201804572285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    735262980642
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,006 miles (+9,119)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    193440833614
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,887 miles (+195)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,887 miles
    Test number
    414358163315
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail140,692 miles (+36,029)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    556944293867
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass104,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    799900050858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads low also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,663 miles (+41,162)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    880842221445
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads low also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,501 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    939466952803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,696 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    306736866762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    195460760297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light displaying a fault

  13. Fail41,181 miles (+2,757)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    682201724828
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light displaying a fault

  14. Pass38,424 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    593856134637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,148 miles (+4,096)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,148 miles
    Test number
    279393155170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp outer cover cracked

  16. Pass31,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    228768754182
    • NoteRear tyres outer walls cut and damaged

  17. Fail31,050 miles (+4,385)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,050 miles
    Test number
    407408954171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteDeep cut in offside front tyre outer wall,damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged

  18. Pass26,665 miles (+5,007)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,665 miles
    Test number
    636896263166
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer walls cut slightly
    • NoteUnderbody shields / covers fitted at time of test - restricting visual inspection
    • NoteX1 Nail and x1 Screw in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass21,658 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    949331852163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,652 miles (+4,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,652 miles
    Test number
    255069342462
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,785 miles
    Test number
    866619371120
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 OBT

Does LR08 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OBT expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OBT?
The MOT on LR08 OBT expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OBT done?
LR08 OBT was recorded at 187,420 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 12,099 miles a year.
Has LR08 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OBT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 OBT 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 OBT find?
LR08 OBT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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