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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DKAMOT history

LC08 DKA is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

LC08 DKA grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
181,830 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DKA was last recorded at 181,830 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 10,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,845 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,985 miles
Average per year
12,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,830 miles
  • 2021 – 170,845 miles
  • 2020 – 159,415 miles
  • 2019 – 150,105 miles
  • 2018 – 136,732 miles
  • 2017 – 118,299 miles
  • 2016 – 107,541 miles
  • 2015 – 88,568 miles
  • 2014 – 73,358 miles
  • 2013 – 57,394 miles
  • 2012 – 46,466 miles
  • 2011 – 30,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,830 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/S Mirror back missing
  • AdvisoryO/S/R Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,830 miles
    Test number
    427962735250
    • AdvisoryN/S Mirror back missing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,829 miles (+10,984)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,829 miles
    Test number
    255015353555
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S Mirror back missing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,845 miles (+11,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,845 miles
    Test number
    542285644156
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,415 miles (+9,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,415 miles
    Test number
    756152261917
    • 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))

  5. Pass150,105 miles (+13,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,105 miles
    Test number
    859541293336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,732 miles (+18,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,732 miles
    Test number
    221192774856
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,299 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,299 miles
    Test number
    578981972756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,541 miles (+18,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,541 miles
    Test number
    598762181869
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass88,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    469695180279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,568 miles (+15,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    552580069099
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass73,358 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    496195834494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,254 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    298967704411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass71,254 miles (+13,860)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    927307504139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    286798393067
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass57,394 miles (+10,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    837458293007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,466 miles (+15,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    138170912136
    • NoteAll four tyres have splits/cracks on inside sidewalls but not exposing any ply/cords 225/45/17

  17. Pass30,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    275323841067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DKA

Does LC08 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DKA expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DKA?
The MOT on LC08 DKA expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DKA done?
LC08 DKA was recorded at 181,830 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 12,966 miles a year.
Has LC08 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DKA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 DKA 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 DKA find?
LC08 DKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: n/s mirror back missing; o/s/r wheel arch corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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