Saab 9-3 Linear Anniv 1.8T
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc
K33 AROMOT history
K33 ARO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 Linear Anniv 1.8T first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 118,815 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K33 ARO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3 Linear Anniv 1.8T
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K33 ARO was last recorded at 118,815 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 7,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,799 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7,016 miles
- Average per year
- 5,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,815 miles
- 2025 – 103,727 miles
- 2023 – 100,169 miles
- 2022 – 96,002 miles
- 2021 – 93,846 miles
- 2020 – 83,019 miles
- 2019 – 81,567 miles
- 2018 – 68,892 miles
- 2017 – 65,038 miles
- 2016 – 62,171 miles
- 2015 – 57,056 miles
- 2014 – 50,854 miles
- 2012 – 40,070 miles
- 2011 – 33,829 miles
- 2010 – 26,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,815 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,815 miles (+7,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 118,815 miles
- Test number
- 597042790922
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail111,799 miles (+8,072)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,799 miles
- Test number
- 851083149247
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,727 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 103,727 miles
- Test number
- 524969125683
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail103,717 miles (+3,548)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,717 miles
- Test number
- 583373049028
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 100,169 miles
- Test number
- 773158309476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,169 miles (+4,167)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,169 miles
- Test number
- 944595609852
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,002 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 96,002 miles
- Test number
- 795801050337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,000 miles (+2,154)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,000 miles
- Test number
- 801471699290
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,846 miles (+10,827)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,846 miles
- Test number
- 818368592688
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged at limit (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass83,019 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 83,019 miles
- Test number
- 258693834895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,567 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,567 miles
- Test number
- 382592603806
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake discs in poor condition
Fail81,567 miles (+12,675)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,567 miles
- Test number
- 268333727371
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake discs in poor condition
Pass68,892 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,892 miles
- Test number
- 939291750771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,038 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 65,038 miles
- Test number
- 422511477351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,030 miles (+2,859)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,030 miles
- Test number
- 377762342120
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass62,171 miles (+5,115)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,171 miles
- Test number
- 163750383486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,056 miles (+6,202)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 57,056 miles
- Test number
- 245391119702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,854 miles (+10,784)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 50,854 miles
- Test number
- 447491634338
- NoteAdvise nsf wiper blade starting to split
Pass40,070 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,070 miles
- Test number
- 848398732303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,066 miles (+6,237)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,066 miles
- Test number
- 108846732355
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,829 miles (+7,509)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,829 miles
- Test number
- 896923531323
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass26,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,320 miles
- Test number
- 843015020238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K33 ARO
- Does K33 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 ARO is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K33 ARO?
- The MOT on K33 ARO is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K33 ARO done?
- K33 ARO was recorded at 118,815 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
- Has K33 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K33 ARO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K33 ARO 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 K33 ARO find?
- K33 ARO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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