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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DGVMOT history

LC08 DGV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

LC08 DGV 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 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
167,046 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DGV
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 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DGV was last recorded at 167,046 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,410 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
7,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,046 miles
  • 2023 – 161,410 miles
  • 2022 – 149,373 miles
  • 2021 – 134,193 miles
  • 2019 – 117,730 miles
  • 2018 – 114,668 miles
  • 2017 – 109,261 miles
  • 2016 – 107,266 miles
  • 2015 – 104,447 miles
  • 2014 – 101,382 miles
  • 2013 – 97,865 miles
  • 2012 – 79,052 miles
  • 2011 – 57,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,046 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight corrosion to inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise eml is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise engine covers ,under trays +cover sills fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,046 miles (+5,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,046 miles
    Test number
    152181185718
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass161,410 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,410 miles
    Test number
    586251289572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,366 miles (+11,993)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,366 miles
    Test number
    483675126718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,373 miles (+15,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,373 miles
    Test number
    132065358300
    • AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills

  5. Pass134,193 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,193 miles
    Test number
    153771595159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,846 miles (+10,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,846 miles
    Test number
    178527024875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    258739615516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,730 miles (+3,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    346962525002
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  9. Pass114,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    750482244675
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight corrosion to inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise eml is on
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers ,under trays +cover sills fitted

  10. Fail114,668 miles (+5,407)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    465729686250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + has a nail in the tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight corrosion to inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit and perishing 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise eml is on
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers ,under trays +cover sills fitted

  11. Pass109,261 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,261 miles
    Test number
    493419998644
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attched (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Fail109,255 miles (+1,989)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    769172726302
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attched (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  13. Pass107,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    993567920145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,266 miles (+2,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    793259821473
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass104,447 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,447 miles
    Test number
    285418695048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise cover sills fitted
    • NoteAdvise eml on
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  16. Fail104,447 miles (+3,065)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,447 miles
    Test number
    556498995046
    • DangerousExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise cover sills fitted
    • NoteAdvise eml on
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  17. Pass101,382 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    915470924142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail101,382 miles (+3,517)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    378040824192
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass97,865 miles (+18,813)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    485843123143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,052 miles (+21,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    669808512168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    777698111173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DGV

Does LC08 DGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DGV expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DGV?
The MOT on LC08 DGV expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DGV done?
LC08 DGV was recorded at 167,046 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 7,966 miles a year.
Has LC08 DGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DGV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 DGV 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 DGV find?
LC08 DGV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge.

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