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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

V5 LCSMOT history

V5 LCS is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 44,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

V5 LCS blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,816 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LCS was last recorded at 44,816 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,999 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,817 miles
Average per year
3,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,816 miles
  • 2025 – 41,999 miles
  • 2024 – 38,401 miles
  • 2023 – 35,324 miles
  • 2022 – 33,230 miles
  • 2021 – 31,513 miles
  • 2020 – 28,145 miles
  • 2019 – 25,022 miles
  • 2018 – 21,997 miles
  • 2017 – 18,648 miles
  • 2016 – 14,238 miles
  • 2015 – 10,187 miles
  • 2013 – 6,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,816 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,816 miles (+2,817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    441518552304
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass41,999 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    103388000777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail41,994 miles (+3,593)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    420568733660
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass38,401 miles (+3,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,401 miles
    Test number
    500377330008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass35,324 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    615559850156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass33,230 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    863504048916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass31,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    728515835453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail31,511 miles (+3,366)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    932494879401
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass28,145 miles (+3,123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    385338220332
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass25,022 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    501419109158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,997 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,997 miles
    Test number
    190714330321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,648 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,648 miles
    Test number
    633607226634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,238 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,238 miles
    Test number
    591451736571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,187 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,187 miles
    Test number
    929657775094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    6,622 miles
    Test number
    125726733327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LCS

Does V5 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LCS is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LCS?
The MOT on V5 LCS is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LCS done?
V5 LCS was recorded at 44,816 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,051 miles a year.
Has V5 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LCS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 LCS 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 V5 LCS find?
V5 LCS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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