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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DFDMOT history

LC08 DFD is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

LC08 DFD silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
181,991 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DFD
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 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DFD was last recorded at 181,991 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,024 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
967 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,991 miles
  • 2023 – 181,024 miles
  • 2022 – 171,926 miles
  • 2021 – 152,728 miles
  • 2019 – 152,709 miles
  • 2018 – 149,742 miles
  • 2017 – 142,909 miles
  • 2016 – 126,302 miles
  • 2015 – 114,022 miles
  • 2014 – 100,502 miles
  • 2013 – 82,766 miles
  • 2012 – 67,337 miles
  • 2011 – 57,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,991 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,991 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    181,991 miles
    Test number
    529909587947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,024 miles (+9,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    181,024 miles
    Test number
    814532359778
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,926 miles (+19,198)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,926 miles
    Test number
    895883610107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,728 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,728 miles
    Test number
    554076151273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,709 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,709 miles
    Test number
    507556325842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    606556737003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  7. Fail149,742 miles (+6,833)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    754578558457
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  8. Pass142,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,909 miles
    Test number
    267318917707
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail142,909 miles (+16,607)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,909 miles
    Test number
    793184712510
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass126,302 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,302 miles
    Test number
    666310890722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,022 miles (+13,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,022 miles
    Test number
    328696855022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass100,502 miles (+17,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    408564744095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,766 miles (+15,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    465655543045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,337 miles (+9,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    125209042034
    • 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)

  15. Pass57,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    495229881042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,623 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    728648281017
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteEML on

Questions about LC08 DFD

Does LC08 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DFD expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DFD?
The MOT on LC08 DFD expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DFD done?
LC08 DFD was recorded at 181,991 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has LC08 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DFD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LC08 DFD 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 DFD find?
LC08 DFD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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