# LC08UAX — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LC08UAX is a Grey SAAB 9-3, Diesel (1910cc), first registered 2008-04-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LC08UAX — 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 | LC08UAX |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1910cc |
| First registered | 2008-04-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 14
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 37

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-08 09:25:37 | PASSED | 161,492 MI | 2021-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-07 09:49:45 | FAILED | 161,491 MI | — |
| 2020-04-14 12:22:06 | FAILED | 160,167 MI | — |
| 2019-05-03 09:38:25 | PASSED | 146,656 MI | 2020-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-03 17:01:38 | PASSED | 126,173 MI | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-03 11:53:22 | FAILED | 126,173 MI | — |
| 2017-04-27 10:12:53 | PASSED | 107,948 MI | 2018-04-26 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-11 13:45:00 | PASSED | 82,240 MI | 2017-04-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-20 09:59:53 | PASSED | 75,876 MI | 2016-04-23 00:00:00 |
| 2014-04-24 13:08:02 | PASSED | 67,460 MI | 2015-04-23 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-23 11:53:14 | PASSED | 54,683 MI | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-18 13:15:15 | PASSED | 42,037 MI | 2013-04-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-13 17:46:25 | FAILED | 42,037 MI | — |
| 2011-08-12 16:14:44 | PASSED | 35,372 MI | 2012-08-11 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-08-08 09:25:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Slight play in steering rack
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2020-08-07 09:49:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

**2020-04-14 12:22:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2019-05-03 09:38:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2018-05-03 11:53:22 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Steering arm damaged and unserviceable steering arm bent (2.2.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2017-04-27 10:12:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-04-24 13:08:02 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted
- USER ENTERED: Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

**2012-04-18 13:15:15 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-04-13 17:46:25 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LC08UAX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LC08UAX. 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.