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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 BVWMOT history

LC08 BVW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

LC08 BVW 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 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
139,789 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 BVW
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 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 BVW was last recorded at 139,789 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2020: 123,498 miles, lower than 132,497 miles on 24 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,368 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
7,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,789 miles
  • 2022 – 137,368 miles
  • 2021 – 135,424 miles
  • 2020 – 123,498 miles
  • 2019 – 128,365 miles
  • 2018 – 123,775 miles
  • 2017 – 120,593 miles
  • 2016 – 109,971 miles
  • 2015 – 90,091 miles
  • 2014 – 77,537 miles
  • 2013 – 67,443 miles
  • 2012 – 55,529 miles
  • 2011 – 45,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,789 miles
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,789 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    141685334261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,368 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    194835840534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,424 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    734397303911
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail135,424 miles (+11,926)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    429089620480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass123,498 miles (-8,999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    334159117763
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Fail132,497 miles (+4,132)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    434789768989
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass128,365 miles (+4,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,365 miles
    Test number
    273421652747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass123,775 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    580468258499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

  9. Pass120,593 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    790315137824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,587 miles (+10,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    421581624425
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass109,971 miles (+19,880)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,971 miles
    Test number
    335671329517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,091 miles (+12,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    259412985074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,537 miles (+10,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    587655184058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,443 miles (+11,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    928404073061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,529 miles (+9,580)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    145262472070
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass45,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    606904081068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC08 BVW

Does LC08 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 BVW expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 BVW?
The MOT on LC08 BVW expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 BVW done?
LC08 BVW was recorded at 139,789 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 7,815 miles a year.
Has LC08 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 BVW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LC08 BVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 BVW find?
LC08 BVW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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