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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DFVMOT history

LC08 DFV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LC08 DFV black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,947 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DFV
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DFV was last recorded at 60,947 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,881 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,947 miles
  • 2025 – 58,221 miles
  • 2024 – 55,619 miles
  • 2023 – 53,580 miles
  • 2022 – 52,532 miles
  • 2021 – 51,211 miles
  • 2020 – 50,174 miles
  • 2019 – 49,095 miles
  • 2018 – 47,492 miles
  • 2017 – 41,300 miles
  • 2015 – 36,619 miles
  • 2014 – 28,836 miles
  • 2012 – 24,908 miles
  • 2011 – 18,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,947 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    609964284633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail60,881 miles (+2,660)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    504189658972
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,221 miles (+2,602)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,221 miles
    Test number
    197600987056
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass55,619 miles (+2,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    467736007040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,580 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    845015697263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail53,568 miles (+1,036)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    513401577104
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass52,532 miles (+1,321)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    546777653240
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass51,211 miles (+1,037)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    576261518429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate very deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass50,174 miles (+1,079)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    789015508405
    • AdvisoryEngine undertyrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass49,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    755117398019
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  11. Fail49,095 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    985199782583
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  12. Pass47,492 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    626119037540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    278083568775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,153 miles (+3,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    808563628314
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass41,300 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    791122001230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,619 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    904849972486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,976 miles (+4,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    395065705068
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass28,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    539448704004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,836 miles (+3,928)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    687598704080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass24,908 miles (+6,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    426726632253
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking slightly

  21. Pass18,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,754 miles
    Test number
    569204541244
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked

  22. Fail18,754 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,754 miles
    Test number
    496554741256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked

Questions about LC08 DFV

Does LC08 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 DFV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DFV?
The MOT on LC08 DFV is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 DFV done?
LC08 DFV was recorded at 60,947 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has LC08 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DFV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 DFV 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 DFV find?
LC08 DFV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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