Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 UEBMOT history

LC08 UEB is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LC08 UEB black 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,045 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,754 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC08 UEB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UEB
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UEB was last recorded at 58,045 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,925 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
2,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,045 miles
  • 2025 – 55,925 miles
  • 2024 – 55,211 miles
  • 2023 – 54,209 miles
  • 2022 – 54,109 miles
  • 2021 – 51,203 miles
  • 2020 – 49,653 miles
  • 2019 – 47,410 miles
  • 2018 – 43,014 miles
  • 2017 – 40,775 miles
  • 2016 – 38,614 miles
  • 2014 – 33,569 miles
  • 2013 – 29,523 miles
  • 2012 – 21,630 miles
  • 2011 – 15,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,045 miles (+2,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    820093288549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,925 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    322239736627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,922 miles (+711)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    802459783327
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,211 miles (+1,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    617914940483
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass54,209 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    477434595817
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass54,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    135760179999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail54,109 miles (+2,906)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    144128256980
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    546312798078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,203 miles (+1,550)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    436250108616
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,653 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    914358840925
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass47,410 miles (+4,396)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    432572174469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer side wall badly cracked and perished, tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected during emission test

  12. Pass43,014 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    709224111706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,775 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    538125469436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,614 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    764114701494
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,569 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    559354814112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail33,562 miles (+4,039)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    247403514103
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass29,523 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    507427123106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,630 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,630 miles
    Test number
    958209972021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,821 miles
    Test number
    715577481087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 UEB

Does LC08 UEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UEB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UEB?
The MOT on LC08 UEB is valid until 6 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 UEB done?
LC08 UEB was recorded at 58,045 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,754 miles a year.
Has LC08 UEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UEB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 UEB 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 UEB find?
LC08 UEB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LC08U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.