Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc
T3 LCUMOT history
T3 LCU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,483 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 197,483 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 LCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 LCU was last recorded at 197,483 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 10,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 186,671 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,812 miles
- Average per year
- 13,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,483 miles
- 2024 – 186,671 miles
- 2023 – 178,264 miles
- 2022 – 170,501 miles
- 2021 – 160,719 miles
- 2020 – 144,574 miles
- 2019 – 126,471 miles
- 2018 – 108,483 miles
- 2017 – 92,173 miles
- 2016 – 76,842 miles
- 2015 – 58,077 miles
- 2014 – 40,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,483 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 197,483 miles
- Test number
- 581051427658
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail197,483 miles (+10,812)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,483 miles
- Test number
- 453720578931
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass186,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 186,671 miles
- Test number
- 296306815714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,671 miles (+8,407)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,671 miles
- Test number
- 240128109832
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,264 miles (+7,763)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 178,264 miles
- Test number
- 474486970999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 170,501 miles
- Test number
- 125104311820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,501 miles (+9,782)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,501 miles
- Test number
- 720193511322
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass160,719 miles (+16,145)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 160,719 miles
- Test number
- 727787551557
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass144,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 530108321661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,574 miles (+18,103)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 451689649705
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,471 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 126,471 miles
- Test number
- 779384266013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,471 miles (+17,988)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,471 miles
- Test number
- 199705787470
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 108,483 miles
- Test number
- 781939242175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,483 miles (+16,310)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,483 miles
- Test number
- 735401221612
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass92,173 miles (+15,331)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,173 miles
- Test number
- 828012119341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,842 miles (+18,765)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,842 miles
- Test number
- 739597891457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,077 miles (+17,082)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,077 miles
- Test number
- 986638015178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,995 miles
- Test number
- 638315214151
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T3 LCU
- Does T3 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LCU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 LCU?
- The MOT on T3 LCU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 LCU done?
- T3 LCU was recorded at 197,483 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 13,573 miles a year.
- Has T3 LCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 LCU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 LCU 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 T3 LCU find?
- T3 LCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 2 more.
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