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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

987 BMHMOT history

987 BMH is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2023.

987 BMH blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2024
Mileage
132,012 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
987 BMH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

987 BMH was last recorded at 132,012 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,894 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,012 miles
  • 2022 – 131,894 miles
  • 2020 – 127,999 miles
  • 2019 – 126,392 miles
  • 2018 – 124,995 miles
  • 2017 – 123,190 miles
  • 2016 – 121,306 miles
  • 2015 – 119,443 miles
  • 2014 – 116,378 miles
  • 2013 – 114,363 miles
  • 2012 – 111,030 miles
  • 2011 – 86,151 miles
  • 2010 – 71,570 miles
  • 2009 – 53,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,012 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,012 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,012 miles
    Test number
    569409812198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,894 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,894 miles
    Test number
    960843756873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,999 miles
    Test number
    144694165424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  4. Fail127,999 miles (+1,607)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,999 miles
    Test number
    179495683136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  5. Pass126,392 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    126,392 miles
    Test number
    178176536716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,357 miles (+1,362)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    565771380079
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,995 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,995 miles
    Test number
    345471887494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,190 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    295024344078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail123,134 miles (+1,828)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    913695165104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass121,306 miles (+1,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    970185444419
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing with age
    • AdvisoryDifficulty opening bonnet. Cable detached from lever

  11. Pass119,443 miles (+3,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,443 miles
    Test number
    227128025119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/S Front Fog Light Inop

  12. Pass116,378 miles (+2,015)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    476146224172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r inner and outer lamp clusters damaged

  13. Pass114,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    695861643187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,363 miles (+3,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    187970643119
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass111,030 miles (+24,879)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,030 miles
    Test number
    695207032161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    538521461027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,151 miles (+14,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    125297651017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,570 miles (+18,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,570 miles
    Test number
    224754930127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    970649339129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about 987 BMH

What vehicle is registration 987 BMH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 987 BMH on a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 987 BMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 987 BMH expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 987 BMH?
The MOT on 987 BMH expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 987 BMH done?
987 BMH was recorded at 132,012 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has 987 BMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 987 BMH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 987 BMH 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 987 BMH find?
987 BMH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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