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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

K18 MPTMOT history

K18 MPT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
97,627 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MPT was last recorded at 97,627 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,547 miles · 1 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,627 miles
  • 2019 – 97,547 miles
  • 2018 – 94,461 miles
  • 2017 – 89,935 miles
  • 2016 – 85,340 miles
  • 2015 – 80,725 miles
  • 2014 – 77,805 miles
  • 2013 – 73,679 miles
  • 2012 – 64,349 miles
  • 2011 – 55,276 miles
  • 2010 – 43,758 miles
  • 2009 – 30,641 miles
  • 2008 – 28,179 miles
  • 2007 – 14,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,627 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Coolant leak Radiator weaping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers casing corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,627 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,627 miles
    Test number
    203106664532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,547 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    392001788116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass94,461 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    868746950289
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator weaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail94,461 miles (+4,526)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    396803843192
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator weaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass89,935 miles (+4,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    762802517941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
  6. Pass85,340 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    131251699342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,725 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    206114105297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    306731414412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,805 miles (+4,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    146714404236
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass73,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    746339293181
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  11. Fail73,679 miles (+9,330)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    376718893156
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  12. Pass64,349 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    838472602257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,276 miles (+11,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    888250381184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  14. Pass43,758 miles (+13,117)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    563428000228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,641 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    713498739089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,179 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    241697518261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail28,142 miles (+13,692)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,142 miles
    Test number
    623984018223
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass14,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    661523897128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 MPT

Does K18 MPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 MPT expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 MPT?
The MOT on K18 MPT expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 MPT done?
K18 MPT was recorded at 97,627 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has K18 MPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MPT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on K18 MPT 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 K18 MPT find?
K18 MPT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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