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LC08DFV
2008 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration LC08DFV
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,221 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 55,619 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,580 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,532 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,211 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate very deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,174 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Engine undertyrays fitted
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,095 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine undertray fitted
12 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 49,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine undertray fitted
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,492 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019 8 Jun 20262 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,156 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019 8 Jun 20262 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,300 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018 8 Jun 202617 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,619 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 8 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,976 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 8 Jun 20268 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,836 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 8 Jun 20268 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 28,836 MI
8 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,908 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013 8 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,754 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 8 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LC08DFV was registered on 2008-03-31
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