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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

K29 DSBMOT history

K29 DSB is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

K29 DSB blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,803 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 DSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 DSB was last recorded at 167,803 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,014 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,789 miles
Average per year
7,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,803 miles
  • 2024 – 158,014 miles
  • 2023 – 147,586 miles
  • 2022 – 133,440 miles
  • 2021 – 126,363 miles
  • 2020 – 122,582 miles
  • 2018 – 114,635 miles
  • 2017 – 106,728 miles
  • 2016 – 101,075 miles
  • 2015 – 92,823 miles
  • 2014 – 85,126 miles
  • 2013 – 81,992 miles
  • 2012 – 73,870 miles
  • 2011 – 66,106 miles
  • 2010 – 59,804 miles
  • 2009 – 47,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,803 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front STRUT TOP SIEZED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,803 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,803 miles
    Test number
    809345054967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,014 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    585372973546
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,748 miles (+10,162)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,748 miles
    Test number
    421596374731
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,586 miles (+14,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,586 miles
    Test number
    944276376028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,440 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    633553230295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,363 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,363 miles
    Test number
    706373883777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STRUT TOP SIEZED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming belt due soon
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail126,363 miles (+3,781)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,363 miles
    Test number
    853078756971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STRUT TOP SIEZED
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass122,582 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    313385341490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  9. Fail122,582 miles (+7,947)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    707803726204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  10. Pass114,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    640629761809
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail114,635 miles (+7,907)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    839157896750
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass106,728 miles (+5,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    275213489322
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted full inspection not possible

  13. Pass101,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    459957148448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,075 miles (+8,252)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    300624923782
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,823 miles (+7,697)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    425740205122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  16. Pass85,126 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    145845394436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,052 miles (+3,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    148150484018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass81,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,992 miles
    Test number
    149734093068
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,992 miles (+8,122)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,992 miles
    Test number
    465803793083
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,870 miles (+7,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    279476182099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    678514251090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,106 miles (+6,302)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    108054851420
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteRear discs lipped

  23. Pass59,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    212031980064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,804 miles (+11,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    572255670005
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  25. Fail47,990 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    820592279042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass47,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    952512279062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 DSB

Does K29 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 DSB is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 DSB?
The MOT on K29 DSB is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 DSB done?
K29 DSB was recorded at 167,803 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,191 miles a year.
Has K29 DSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 DSB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 DSB 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 K29 DSB find?
K29 DSB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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