Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
K18 RPYMOT history
K18 RPY is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,610 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 RPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 RPY was last recorded at 79,610 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2015: 65,704 miles, lower than 613,713 miles on 15 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,926 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,684 miles
- Average per year
- 2,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,610 miles
- 2024 – 77,926 miles
- 2023 – 76,603 miles
- 2022 – 75,753 miles
- 2021 – 74,301 miles
- 2019 – 72,176 miles
- 2018 – 70,973 miles
- 2017 – 68,959 miles
- 2016 – 67,518 miles
- 2015 – 65,704 miles
- 2014 – 613,713 miles
- 2013 – 58,083 miles
- 2012 – 53,566 miles
- 2011 – 50,983 miles
- 2010 – 47,649 miles
- 2009 – 32,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,610 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Gear stick Extremely heavy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,610 miles (+1,684)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 641024671595
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,926 miles (+1,323)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,926 miles
- Test number
- 331069507541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,603 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 76,603 miles
- Test number
- 879335948464
- AdvisoryGear stick Extremely heavy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,599 miles (+846)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,599 miles
- Test number
- 642430004797
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded to blue colour (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGear stick Extremely heavy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,753 miles (+1,452)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 75,753 miles
- Test number
- 645890918783
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are slightly corroded
- AdvisoryGears extremely stiff
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounts are corroded
Pass74,301 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 74,301 miles
- Test number
- 690166788018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,176 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,176 miles
- Test number
- 125100499029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,973 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,973 miles
- Test number
- 355252289702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,941 miles (+1,982)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,941 miles
- Test number
- 793387209257
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass68,959 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,959 miles
- Test number
- 638169572461
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,959 miles (+1,441)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,959 miles
- Test number
- 335057895740
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,518 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,518 miles
- Test number
- 603467583211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,704 miles (-548,009)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,704 miles
- Test number
- 637973315169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass613,713 miles (+555,630)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 613,713 miles
- Test number
- 708965504170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,083 miles (+4,517)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,083 miles
- Test number
- 849912503197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,566 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,566 miles
- Test number
- 995702302106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,983 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,983 miles
- Test number
- 769774391054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,649 miles (+14,863)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,649 miles
- Test number
- 140124180023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,786 miles
- Test number
- 532403689002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 RPY
- Does K18 RPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RPY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K18 RPY?
- The MOT on K18 RPY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 RPY done?
- K18 RPY was recorded at 79,610 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
- Has K18 RPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 RPY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 RPY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K18 RPY find?
- K18 RPY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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