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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 BPXMOT history

LC08 BPX is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 168,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

LC08 BPX grey 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 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
168,938 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 BPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 BPX was last recorded at 168,938 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 9,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,485 miles · 17 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9,453 miles
Average per year
5,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,938 miles
  • 2023 – 159,485 miles
  • 2022 – 153,768 miles
  • 2021 – 151,329 miles
  • 2020 – 149,906 miles
  • 2019 – 141,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear subframe mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    505863566819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,928 miles (+9,443)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,928 miles
    Test number
    538577228191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass159,485 miles (+5,717)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,485 miles
    Test number
    851319150755
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,768 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,768 miles
    Test number
    207137894649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass151,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,329 miles
    Test number
    203666858611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail151,328 miles (+1,422)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,328 miles
    Test number
    115851326114
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass149,906 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,906 miles
    Test number
    599076436872
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts corroded
  8. Fail149,906 miles (+7,995)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,906 miles
    Test number
    232089080705
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts corroded
  9. Pass141,911 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,911 miles
    Test number
    969950787691
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Questions about LC08 BPX

Does LC08 BPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 BPX expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 BPX?
The MOT on LC08 BPX expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 BPX done?
LC08 BPX was recorded at 168,938 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
Has LC08 BPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 BPX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 BPX 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 LC08 BPX find?
LC08 BPX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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