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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

K20 RMKMOT history

K20 RMK is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,774 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 RMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 RMK was last recorded at 129,774 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,031 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
5,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,774 miles
  • 2025 – 128,031 miles
  • 2024 – 126,249 miles
  • 2023 – 124,934 miles
  • 2022 – 123,621 miles
  • 2021 – 122,592 miles
  • 2020 – 120,785 miles
  • 2019 – 118,835 miles
  • 2018 – 117,071 miles
  • 2017 – 114,753 miles
  • 2016 – 107,267 miles
  • 2015 – 97,374 miles
  • 2014 – 88,872 miles
  • 2013 – 79,759 miles
  • 2012 – 69,827 miles
  • 2011 – 60,111 miles
  • 2010 – 44,290 miles
  • 2009 – 38,539 miles
  • 2008 – 30,105 miles
  • 2007 – 22,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,774 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,774 miles (+1,743)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,774 miles
    Test number
    212980651040
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,031 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    348908057956
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,026 miles (+1,777)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,026 miles
    Test number
    591078599395
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,249 miles (+1,315)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    590155240261
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,934 miles (+1,313)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    629809901783
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,621 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,621 miles
    Test number
    162988751386
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,614 miles (+1,022)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,614 miles
    Test number
    337628646272
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,592 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,592 miles
    Test number
    242557039528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    372811295091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail120,785 miles (+1,950)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    336457859628
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass118,835 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    955546672568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,071 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,071 miles
    Test number
    938674306710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,753 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    227933707442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,752 miles (+7,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    150575621938
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  15. Pass107,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    818362954871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,267 miles (+9,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    969170103769
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass97,374 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,374 miles
    Test number
    166470735016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,363 miles (+8,491)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    965178025090
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass88,872 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    895711534070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,759 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    495295653187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBad oil, oil on fan belt

  21. Fail79,759 miles (+9,932)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    206441253485
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBad oil, oil on fan belt

  22. Pass69,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    647948642039
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail69,827 miles (+9,716)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    627308242099
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass60,111 miles (+15,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    296909541023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass44,290 miles (+5,751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,290 miles
    Test number
    953130250048
    • NoteFront tyres low.
    • NoteHandbrake travel is high

  26. Pass38,539 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    832461359290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,105 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    312126148206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    503577247240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 RMK

Does K20 RMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 RMK is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 RMK?
The MOT on K20 RMK is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 RMK done?
K20 RMK was recorded at 129,774 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,736 miles a year.
Has K20 RMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 RMK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 RMK 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 K20 RMK find?
K20 RMK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front coolant leak; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread, and 3 more.

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