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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 BCFMOT history

LD08 BCF is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LD08 BCF 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 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
180,482 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BCF
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BCF was last recorded at 180,482 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 10,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,007 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,475 miles
Average per year
10,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,482 miles
  • 2022 – 170,007 miles
  • 2021 – 160,615 miles
  • 2019 – 154,332 miles
  • 2018 – 146,727 miles
  • 2017 – 139,405 miles
  • 2016 – 136,105 miles
  • 2015 – 127,116 miles
  • 2014 – 104,948 miles
  • 2013 – 84,782 miles
  • 2012 – 69,092 miles
  • 2011 – 53,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,482 miles (+10,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,482 miles
    Test number
    722288940549
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,007 miles (+9,392)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,007 miles
    Test number
    147060869852
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,615 miles (+6,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,615 miles
    Test number
    538589897826
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,332 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    338685811168
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass146,727 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,727 miles
    Test number
    132002904771
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,725 miles (+7,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,725 miles
    Test number
    683298197236
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,405 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,405 miles
    Test number
    398273016421
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres near limit

  8. Pass136,105 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    211836668182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail136,073 miles (+8,957)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,073 miles
    Test number
    424018757402
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass127,116 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    672040631236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,871 miles (+20,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,871 miles
    Test number
    397497685105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass104,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    545345804217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail104,948 miles (+20,166)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    238632794428
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,782 miles (+15,690)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    535427183198
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges
    • NoteNoise from cambelt/aux belt areas

  15. Pass69,092 miles (+15,111)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    688809282177
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear the screen

  16. Pass53,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    658843371067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BCF

Does LD08 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BCF expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BCF?
The MOT on LD08 BCF expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BCF done?
LD08 BCF was recorded at 180,482 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 10,705 miles a year.
Has LD08 BCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BCF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LD08 BCF 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 LD08 BCF find?
LD08 BCF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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