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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LC08 DFZMOT history

LC08 DFZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LC08 DFZ blue 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,964 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DFZ was last recorded at 134,964 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,821 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
7,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,964 miles
  • 2025 – 119,990 miles
  • 2024 – 110,795 miles
  • 2023 – 106,013 miles
  • 2022 – 99,169 miles
  • 2021 – 89,156 miles
  • 2020 – 82,543 miles
  • 2019 – 75,148 miles
  • 2018 – 66,445 miles
  • 2017 – 54,979 miles
  • 2016 – 35,445 miles
  • 2015 – 33,660 miles
  • 2014 – 32,562 miles
  • 2013 – 31,228 miles
  • 2012 – 29,659 miles
  • 2011 – 20,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,964 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,964 miles
    Test number
    768382590655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail134,821 miles (+14,831)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,821 miles
    Test number
    698973542324
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    866086249889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,990 miles (+9,195)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    316452441615
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    330663152687
    • 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))

  6. Fail110,791 miles (+4,778)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    228997715996
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass106,013 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    314869553040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,169 miles (+10,013)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    101086909554
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,156 miles (+6,613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,156 miles
    Test number
    615721589273
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    696502344016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail82,543 miles (+7,395)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    156066045427
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,148 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    819810424863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,445 miles (+11,466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,445 miles
    Test number
    869551024668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,979 miles (+19,534)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    986242890545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,445 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    909282459613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,928 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    490858360104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,660 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    119949475405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,632 miles (+1,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    355652875099
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass32,562 miles (+1,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    818953574066
    • NoteRear tyres cracking in tread 235/45/27w

  20. Pass31,228 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    568674573007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,659 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    117382252115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    117345351196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DFZ

Does LC08 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 DFZ is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DFZ?
The MOT on LC08 DFZ is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 DFZ done?
LC08 DFZ was recorded at 134,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,482 miles a year.
Has LC08 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DFZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LC08 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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