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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

B20 RMGMOT history

B20 RMG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,102 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RMG was last recorded at 83,102 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,185 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,102 miles
  • 2025 – 81,185 miles
  • 2024 – 79,240 miles
  • 2023 – 77,517 miles
  • 2021 – 74,988 miles
  • 2019 – 70,673 miles
  • 2018 – 67,531 miles
  • 2017 – 65,962 miles
  • 2016 – 63,813 miles
  • 2015 – 61,261 miles
  • 2014 – 57,459 miles
  • 2013 – 53,073 miles
  • 2012 – 43,310 miles
  • 2011 – 36,220 miles
  • 2010 – 30,483 miles
  • 2009 – 23,894 miles
  • 2008 – 15,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor box section.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorber upper mounting brackets deteriorated. (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive free play in upper hub bush. Strong Advise.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve stem perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Free play in upper hub bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,102 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    243143912977
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor box section.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorber upper mounting brackets deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,102 miles (+1,917)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    717953219851
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor box section.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorber upper mounting brackets deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,185 miles (+1,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    977618146511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bracket deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bracket deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel is high, little reserve travel, strong advise.

  4. Pass79,240 miles (+1,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    786368930510
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever comes up high and has little reserve travel. Strong Advise.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub rose joint is worn and has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub rose joint is worn and has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,517 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    860098096763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,359 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    697708813452
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass74,988 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    602476469587
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail74,988 miles (+1,382)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    361904339822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,606 miles (+2,933)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    568817206991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm outer bush to hub worn and has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, and wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm outer bush to hub worn and has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    112812140954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail70,673 miles (+3,142)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    209163538308
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,531 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    523975635414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive free play in upper hub bush. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Free play in upper hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail67,529 miles (+1,567)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    546114498017
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve stem perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive free play in upper hub bush. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Free play in upper hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass65,962 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    831218129214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm,has been run flat, worn smooth on edges. Strong Advise. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads low, on 3mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,936 miles (+2,123)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    571374186376
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Offside and nearside not working. (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm,has been run flat, worn smooth on edges. Strong Advise. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads low, on 3mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass63,813 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    790710534518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail63,813 miles (+2,552)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    432125782048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass61,261 miles (+3,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    874591834272
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pads worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r and o/s/r top hub bushes.

  19. Pass57,459 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    676201884215
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on braking surfaces.Strong Advise.
    • NoteNearside front disc corroded.

  20. Fail57,459 miles (+4,386)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    418971584214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on braking surfaces.Strong Advise.
    • NoteNearside front disc corroded.

  21. Pass53,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    368773783239
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm and has deep cut to tread

  22. Fail53,073 miles (+9,763)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    766413183234
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm and has deep cut to tread

  23. Pass43,310 miles (+7,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    827801472201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r tyre sidewall but not to cords.

  24. Fail36,220 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    305520471476
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3-4mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cuts to outter sidewall.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2-3mm / worn on the inner edge.
    • NoteRear pads 3-4mm/ disc's sligtly corroded.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear top hub bushes.

  25. Pass36,220 miles (+5,737)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    767290871278
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3-4mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cuts to outter sidewall.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2-3mm / worn on the inner edge.
    • NoteRear pads 3-4mm/ disc's sligtly corroded.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear top hub bushes.

  26. Pass30,483 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    273401770269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but cords not visible.

  27. Fail30,483 miles (+6,589)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    404231270263
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but cords not visible.

  28. Pass23,894 miles (+8,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,894 miles
    Test number
    952608479273
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass15,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    933421428196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 RMG

Does B20 RMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RMG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 RMG?
The MOT on B20 RMG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RMG done?
B20 RMG was recorded at 83,102 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has B20 RMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RMG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 RMG 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 B20 RMG find?
B20 RMG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: corrosion to nearside floor box section.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner side wall.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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