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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LC08 DMZMOT history

LC08 DMZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LC08 DMZ 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,466 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DMZ was last recorded at 150,466 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,459 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,466 miles
  • 2025 – 148,772 miles
  • 2024 – 148,019 miles
  • 2023 – 146,707 miles
  • 2022 – 145,559 miles
  • 2021 – 143,698 miles
  • 2020 – 141,366 miles
  • 2019 – 126,935 miles
  • 2018 – 111,017 miles
  • 2017 – 95,450 miles
  • 2016 – 81,529 miles
  • 2015 – 60,489 miles
  • 2014 – 55,445 miles
  • 2013 – 28,105 miles
  • 2012 – 19,146 miles
  • 2011 – 10,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,466 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,466 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,466 miles
    Test number
    605559945424
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,459 miles (+1,687)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,459 miles
    Test number
    457118966766
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,772 miles (+753)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    632649851028
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,019 miles (+1,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,019 miles
    Test number
    520082224584
    • AdvisoryFront bulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  5. Pass146,707 miles (+1,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,707 miles
    Test number
    794065727672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass145,559 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    953138436455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge jsut starting to wear. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail145,559 miles (+1,861)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    803154599301
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge jsut starting to wear. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass143,698 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,698 miles
    Test number
    610106169080
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in Inner rack joints

  9. Pass141,366 miles (+14,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,366 miles
    Test number
    987259317463
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass126,935 miles (+15,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    565971336498
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    741005724767
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on edges and uneven 225/45/17

  12. Fail111,017 miles (+15,567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    165255404466
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on edges and uneven 225/45/17

  13. Pass95,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,450 miles
    Test number
    964577733294
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  14. Fail95,450 miles (+13,921)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,450 miles
    Test number
    498531654414
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  15. Pass81,529 miles (+21,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    624664028279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Fail60,489 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    355542795085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

  17. Pass60,489 miles (+5,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    778352695039
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

  18. Fail55,445 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    369782934371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  19. Pass55,445 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    439682834320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,701 miles (+16,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    118745194468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,105 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,105 miles
    Test number
    695659293091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,146 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,146 miles
    Test number
    397867012195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,927 miles
    Test number
    167926131114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DMZ

Does LC08 DMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 DMZ is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DMZ?
The MOT on LC08 DMZ is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 DMZ done?
LC08 DMZ was recorded at 150,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
Has LC08 DMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DMZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 DMZ 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 DMZ find?
LC08 DMZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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