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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

C8 GOVMOT history

C8 GOV is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,645 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GOV was last recorded at 98,645 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,611 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
1,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,645 miles
  • 2025 – 98,611 miles
  • 2024 – 98,567 miles
  • 2023 – 98,525 miles
  • 2022 – 98,416 miles
  • 2018 – 98,397 miles
  • 2017 – 96,455 miles
  • 2016 – 92,881 miles
  • 2015 – 89,836 miles
  • 2014 – 89,703 miles
  • 2013 – 89,112 miles
  • 2012 – 88,283 miles
  • 2011 – 86,270 miles
  • 2010 – 83,629 miles
  • 2009 – 80,606 miles
  • 2008 – 77,136 miles
  • 2007 – 73,295 miles
  • 2006 – 68,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,645 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,645 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    201851816679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,611 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    837095943459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass98,567 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    350753301151
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,525 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    385882319931
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,416 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,416 miles
    Test number
    881088933549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail98,397 miles (+1,942)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    119653516382
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,455 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    883227126456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,451 miles (+3,570)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,451 miles
    Test number
    111846086559
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,881 miles (+3,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    877850326743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inward of jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box skin delaminating

  10. Pass89,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    838086865167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail89,836 miles (+133)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    666904265136
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass89,703 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    709047954135
    • NoteCracks to o/s/f tyre

  13. Fail89,698 miles (+586)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    896057744145
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteCracks to o/s/f tyre

  14. Pass89,112 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    195184463032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,283 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    337346102241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,270 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    389960211223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    793649300236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,629 miles (+3,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    112668100298
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass80,606 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    370960019461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,136 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    791133208244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass73,295 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    583657707293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    382093116472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 GOV

Does C8 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GOV is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GOV?
The MOT on C8 GOV is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GOV done?
C8 GOV was recorded at 98,645 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
Has C8 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GOV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 GOV 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 C8 GOV find?
C8 GOV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking.

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