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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 UABMOT history

LC08 UAB is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

LC08 UAB 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 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
211,805 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UAB
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
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UAB was last recorded at 211,805 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 24,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,009 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
24,796 miles
Average per year
8,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 211,805 miles
  • 2020 – 187,009 miles
  • 2019 – 183,651 miles
  • 2018 – 177,204 miles
  • 2017 – 170,326 miles
  • 2016 – 161,948 miles
  • 2015 – 155,105 miles
  • 2014 – 147,578 miles
  • 2013 – 138,403 miles
  • 2012 – 130,861 miles
  • 2011 – 122,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear light lens is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,805 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,805 miles
    Test number
    524209761149
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail211,805 miles (+24,796)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,805 miles
    Test number
    383578495679
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,009 miles (+3,358)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,009 miles
    Test number
    377281785107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass183,651 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,651 miles
    Test number
    661868842955
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail183,648 miles (+6,444)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,648 miles
    Test number
    599730797802
    • MajorEmissions not tested rear silencer is missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass177,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,204 miles
    Test number
    673753563511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail177,202 miles (+6,876)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,202 miles
    Test number
    812841233204
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass170,326 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    170,326 miles
    Test number
    157899942112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens is damaged
    • AdvisorySlight damage to the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre

  9. Fail170,323 miles (+8,375)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,323 miles
    Test number
    368652017644
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens is damaged
    • AdvisorySlight damage to the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryThe flexible part of the exhaust is blowing

  10. Pass161,948 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    530075210386
    • AdvisoryDamage to the offside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens is broken

  11. Fail161,945 miles (+6,840)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,945 miles
    Test number
    881864238198
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer rubber mounts (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to the offside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens is broken

  12. Pass155,105 miles (+7,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    457521149693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass147,578 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,578 miles
    Test number
    775465294263
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail147,577 miles (+9,174)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,577 miles
    Test number
    698175994211
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn & distorted on inside edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn & distorted on inside edge

  15. Pass138,403 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,403 miles
    Test number
    515861683201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,861 miles (+8,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,861 miles
    Test number
    148250972293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass122,404 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    966185421383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,240 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    666086821193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs ridged
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly and low on inside of tread
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp bulb output poor, but still able to illuminate the road

Questions about LC08 UAB

Does LC08 UAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 UAB expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UAB?
The MOT on LC08 UAB expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 UAB done?
LC08 UAB was recorded at 211,805 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 8,613 miles a year.
Has LC08 UAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UAB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LC08 UAB 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 UAB find?
LC08 UAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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