# LC08UCS — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LC08UCS is a Black SAAB 9-3, Diesel (1910cc), first registered 2008-04-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LC08UCS — 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 | LC08UCS |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1910cc |
| First registered | 2008-04-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-07-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 9
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 56.25%
- Total defects recorded: 42

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-23 15:40:54 | PASSED | 155,149 MI | 2019-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-23 11:03:40 | FAILED | 155,149 MI | — |
| 2017-07-20 10:39:22 | PASSED | 142,063 MI | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-17 10:44:13 | FAILED | 141,946 MI | — |
| 2016-07-11 15:34:17 | PASSED | 128,846 MI | 2017-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-11 10:53:59 | FAILED | 128,846 MI | — |
| 2015-06-29 17:11:19 | PASSED | 118,071 MI | 2016-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-29 11:47:41 | FAILED | 118,071 MI | — |
| 2014-07-14 12:41:44 | FAILED | 92,155 MI | — |
| 2014-07-14 12:41:44 | PASSED | 92,155 MI | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-25 11:39:26 | FAILED | 67,346 MI | — |
| 2013-07-25 11:39:26 | PASSED | 67,346 MI | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-25 16:00:51 | PASSED | 61,189 MI | 2014-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-04 16:21:17 | PASSED | 51,706 MI | 2013-04-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-04 16:21:17 | FAILED | 51,706 MI | — |
| 2011-04-12 14:23:43 | PASSED | 43,184 MI | 2012-04-29 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-07-23 15:40:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

**2018-07-23 11:03:40 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2017-07-20 10:39:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres worn on inside edges
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2017-07-17 10:44:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres worn on inside edges
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2016-07-11 15:34:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nail in offside rear tyre
- ADVISORY: Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

**2016-07-11 10:53:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nail in offside rear tyre
- ADVISORY: Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
- FAIL: Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2015-06-29 17:11:19 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- USER ENTERED: engine management light on
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2015-06-29 11:47:41 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: engine management light on
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2014-07-14 12:41:44 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: wiper blades smeary

**2014-07-14 12:41:44 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: wiper blades smeary

**2013-07-25 11:39:26 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

**2013-07-25 11:39:26 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

**2013-01-25 16:00:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2012-04-04 16:21:17 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LC08UCS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LC08UCS. 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.
