Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LR08 OCJMOT history
LR08 OCJ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 97,707 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,503 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 OCJ
- 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
- 29 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 OCJ was last recorded at 97,707 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,339 miles · 23 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,368 miles
- Average per year
- 6,503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,707 miles
- 2023 – 93,339 miles
- 2022 – 88,948 miles
- 2021 – 86,769 miles
- 2020 – 84,547 miles
- 2019 – 79,060 miles
- 2018 – 71,274 miles
- 2017 – 62,386 miles
- 2016 – 54,051 miles
- 2015 – 45,863 miles
- 2014 – 37,180 miles
- 2013 – 27,413 miles
- 2012 – 18,659 miles
- 2011 – 9,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,707 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Advise steering column has slight movement.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,707 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,707 miles
- Test number
- 863177720603
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))
Fail97,707 miles (+4,368)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,707 miles
- Test number
- 792635503459
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))
Pass93,339 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,339 miles
- Test number
- 267107124185
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,948 miles (+2,179)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 88,948 miles
- Test number
- 234038055736
- AdvisoryAdvise steering column has slight movement.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass86,769 miles (+2,222)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 86,769 miles
- Test number
- 882017354187
- AdvisoryAdvise steering column has slight movement.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass84,547 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,547 miles
- Test number
- 835752912590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,060 miles
- Test number
- 433107544067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,059 miles (+7,785)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,059 miles
- Test number
- 810026533662
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass71,274 miles (+8,888)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,274 miles
- Test number
- 394176081490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,386 miles (+8,335)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 62,386 miles
- Test number
- 957699699827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,051 miles (+8,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,051 miles
- Test number
- 146507798513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,863 miles (+8,683)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,863 miles
- Test number
- 817098465109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,180 miles (+9,767)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 37,180 miles
- Test number
- 886706374175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,413 miles (+8,754)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 27,413 miles
- Test number
- 206084763493
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,659 miles (+8,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,659 miles
- Test number
- 995261882194
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass9,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 9,756 miles
- Test number
- 168405181477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 OCJ
- Does LR08 OCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 OCJ expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 OCJ?
- The MOT on LR08 OCJ expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 OCJ done?
- LR08 OCJ was recorded at 97,707 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 6,503 miles a year.
- Has LR08 OCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 OCJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 OCJ 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 OCJ find?
- LR08 OCJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear.
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