# CU51RVC — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

CU51RVC is a Black SAAB 9-3, Petrol (1985cc), first registered 1998-12-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for CU51RVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | CU51RVC |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1985cc |
| First registered | 1998-12-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2014-12-04 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 15
- Passes: 9
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 60%
- Total defects recorded: 38

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-28 10:14:10 | PASSED | 127,865 MI | 2014-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-21 18:01:32 | PASSED | 123,886 MI | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-15 13:00:34 | FAILED | 116,692 MI | — |
| 2011-11-15 13:00:34 | PASSED | 116,692 MI | 2012-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-10 10:30:13 | FAILED | 116,521 MI | — |
| 2010-11-19 15:19:31 | PASSED | 110,241 MI | 2011-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-19 13:45:13 | FAILED | 110,241 MI | — |
| 2009-11-09 17:02:30 | PASSED | 106,033 MI | 2010-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-09 17:02:30 | FAILED | 106,033 MI | — |
| 2008-11-13 12:04:25 | PASSED | 89,249 MI | 2009-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2008-11-11 12:55:38 | FAILED | 89,203 MI | — |
| 2007-11-30 11:13:44 | PASSED | 76,882 MI | 2008-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-01 16:58:13 | PASSED | 59,786 MI | 2007-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-01 10:02:03 | FAILED | 59,784 MI | — |
| 2005-12-05 13:05:23 | PASSED | 45,992 MI | 2006-12-04 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2011-11-15 13:00:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- PRS: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f led strip n/w

**2011-11-15 13:00:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f led strip n/w
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-11-10 10:30:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Centre Lower Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FAIL: Centre Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FAIL: Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FAIL: Centre Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f led strip n/w

**2010-11-19 13:45:13 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- FAIL: Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2009-11-09 17:02:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f brake pipe, grommet adrift where brake passes through flitch panel
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2009-11-09 17:02:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- PRS: Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- PRS: Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f brake pipe, grommet adrift where brake passes through flitch panel

**2008-11-11 12:55:38 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FAIL: Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

**2006-12-01 10:02:03 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for CU51RVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/CU51RVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.