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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 OBXMOT history

LR08 OBX is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 184,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

LR08 OBX silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
184,059 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OBX was last recorded at 184,059 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 13,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,644 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,415 miles
Average per year
12,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,059 miles
  • 2021 – 170,644 miles
  • 2019 – 157,203 miles
  • 2018 – 140,373 miles
  • 2017 – 128,745 miles
  • 2016 – 114,456 miles
  • 2015 – 98,695 miles
  • 2014 – 80,756 miles
  • 2013 – 68,038 miles
  • 2012 – 59,170 miles
  • 2011 – 49,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,059 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,059 miles (+13,415)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,059 miles
    Test number
    268594029898
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass170,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,644 miles
    Test number
    570230324680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,644 miles (+13,441)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,644 miles
    Test number
    295703270528
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,203 miles (+16,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,203 miles
    Test number
    444914538152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,373 miles
    Test number
    831936413439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  6. Fail140,373 miles (+11,628)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,373 miles
    Test number
    377115199632
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass128,745 miles (+14,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    462291913087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass114,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    955348481292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,456 miles (+15,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    588883116372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass98,695 miles (+17,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    828262095006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,756 miles (+12,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    286151994027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    705010483060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail68,038 miles (+8,868)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    116359373019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass59,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    748910932180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,170 miles (+10,130)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    607109022139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteDampness around o/s/f shock absorber.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit.
  16. Pass49,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    515964091093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OBX

Does LR08 OBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OBX expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OBX?
The MOT on LR08 OBX expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OBX done?
LR08 OBX was recorded at 184,059 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 12,274 miles a year.
Has LR08 OBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OBX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 OBX 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 OBX find?
LR08 OBX passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner; windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper rose bush.

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