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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 UBHMOT history

LC08 UBH is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LC08 UBH grey 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
201,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UBH
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
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UBH was last recorded at 201,141 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,127 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,141 miles
  • 2025 – 197,841 miles
  • 2024 – 193,961 miles
  • 2023 – 190,871 miles
  • 2022 – 187,734 miles
  • 2021 – 183,106 miles
  • 2020 – 178,073 miles
  • 2019 – 170,737 miles
  • 2018 – 161,645 miles
  • 2017 – 157,038 miles
  • 2016 – 153,698 miles
  • 2015 – 146,685 miles
  • 2014 – 131,978 miles
  • 2013 – 111,050 miles
  • 2012 – 93,711 miles
  • 2011 – 78,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,141 miles
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front shock absorber corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,141 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    201,141 miles
    Test number
    522854516433
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Fail201,127 miles (+3,286)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,127 miles
    Test number
    346979722090
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Pass197,841 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    197,841 miles
    Test number
    774118377953
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail197,838 miles (+3,877)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,838 miles
    Test number
    892405449807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass193,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,961 miles
    Test number
    416686977693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring components

  6. Fail193,960 miles (+3,089)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,960 miles
    Test number
    302970796469
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring components

  7. Pass190,871 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,871 miles
    Test number
    672413314496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail190,868 miles (+3,134)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,868 miles
    Test number
    284170468972
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass187,734 miles (+4,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,734 miles
    Test number
    391491022379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass183,106 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,106 miles
    Test number
    598227829329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,073 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,073 miles
    Test number
    379714164958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,737 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,737 miles
    Test number
    121071758251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,645 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,645 miles
    Test number
    111718760895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass157,038 miles (+3,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,038 miles
    Test number
    256417119093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass153,698 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,698 miles
    Test number
    723113301078
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted rear

  16. Pass146,685 miles (+14,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,685 miles
    Test number
    177469495453
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass131,978 miles (+20,928)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    719264674075
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCovers over sills
    • NoteFront discs marked

  18. Pass111,050 miles (+17,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    159367663039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,711 miles (+14,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    349505322043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    288968811115
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  21. Fail78,950 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    606668211127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

Questions about LC08 UBH

Does LC08 UBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UBH is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UBH?
The MOT on LC08 UBH is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 UBH done?
LC08 UBH was recorded at 201,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
Has LC08 UBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UBH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 UBH 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 UBH find?
LC08 UBH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: eml on.

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