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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LC08 DMXMOT history

LC08 DMX is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

LC08 DMX silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
137,240 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DMX was last recorded at 137,240 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 8,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,313 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,927 miles
Average per year
9,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,240 miles
  • 2022 – 128,313 miles
  • 2021 – 119,320 miles
  • 2020 – 112,106 miles
  • 2019 – 102,557 miles
  • 2018 – 89,695 miles
  • 2017 – 74,149 miles
  • 2016 – 64,916 miles
  • 2015 – 58,793 miles
  • 2014 – 49,556 miles
  • 2013 – 40,072 miles
  • 2012 – 33,347 miles
  • 2011 – 23,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,240 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Corroded Around Hangers
  • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,240 miles (+8,927)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    709791292086
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Corroded Around Hangers
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,313 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,313 miles
    Test number
    190775905030
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,311 miles (+8,991)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    571527545069
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper Shock Absorber Mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,320 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    392066515153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,315 miles (+7,209)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    118514738123
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust skin deteiorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    585048033327
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,102 miles (+9,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    193337606802
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass102,557 miles (+12,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,557 miles
    Test number
    860459593445
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,695 miles (+15,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    407904026875
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly corroded and rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryO/S/R inner brake pad looks low

  10. Pass74,149 miles (+9,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    274434391883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass64,916 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    546564849043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    979142673457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,891 miles (+3,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    553475939578
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass58,793 miles (+9,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    948679635108
    • NoteExhaust center section starting to corrode

  15. Pass49,556 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    737372344132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,072 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    827162543158
    • 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)

  17. Pass33,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    955817932171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,347 miles (+9,501)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    677227432158
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    378723841104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DMX

Does LC08 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DMX expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DMX?
The MOT on LC08 DMX expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DMX done?
LC08 DMX was recorded at 137,240 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 9,075 miles a year.
Has LC08 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DMX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 DMX 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 DMX find?
LC08 DMX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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