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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DMVMOT history

LC08 DMV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

LC08 DMV blue 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 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
185,458 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DMV was last recorded at 185,458 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 8,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,250 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,208 miles
Average per year
13,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,458 miles
  • 2021 – 165,982 miles
  • 2020 – 158,496 miles
  • 2019 – 140,643 miles
  • 2018 – 124,349 miles
  • 2017 – 119,955 miles
  • 2016 – 113,655 miles
  • 2015 – 104,858 miles
  • 2014 – 83,345 miles
  • 2013 – 59,844 miles
  • 2012 – 35,459 miles
  • 2011 – 22,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm - badly worn on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake fluid looks dirty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    185,458 miles
    Test number
    219184290404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,458 miles (+8,208)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,458 miles
    Test number
    393437601183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,250 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,250 miles
    Test number
    278063203526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm - badly worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail177,249 miles (+11,267)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,249 miles
    Test number
    390930852968
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm - badly worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass165,982 miles (+7,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,982 miles
    Test number
    927240564223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,496 miles
    Test number
    678720949486
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid looks dirty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail158,496 miles (+17,853)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,496 miles
    Test number
    875058017287
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid looks dirty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    556115228728
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint snapped inside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail140,643 miles (+16,294)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    567966734896
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint snapped inside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass124,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,349 miles
    Test number
    834025489306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail124,349 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,349 miles
    Test number
    536091359094
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail124,349 miles (+4,394)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,349 miles
    Test number
    530050043503
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass119,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    673316125383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,955 miles (+6,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    391376678837
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

  15. Pass113,655 miles (+8,797)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    773900229821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,858 miles (+21,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    196876575004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,345 miles (+23,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    499358374075
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

  18. Pass59,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    149538173072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,844 miles (+24,385)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    599918073038
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass35,459 miles (+12,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    137266782417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    145402961446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DMV

Does LC08 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DMV expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DMV?
The MOT on LC08 DMV expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DMV done?
LC08 DMV was recorded at 185,458 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 13,780 miles a year.
Has LC08 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DMV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 DMV 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 DMV find?
LC08 DMV passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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