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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

K70 DLMMOT history

K70 DLM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
136,018 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 DLM was last recorded at 136,018 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,981 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,018 miles
  • 2021 – 132,293 miles
  • 2020 – 129,201 miles
  • 2019 – 125,004 miles
  • 2018 – 120,242 miles
  • 2017 – 115,340 miles
  • 2016 – 108,158 miles
  • 2015 – 102,674 miles
  • 2014 – 93,870 miles
  • 2013 – 85,138 miles
  • 2012 – 69,473 miles
  • 2011 – 55,081 miles
  • 2010 – 52,575 miles
  • 2009 – 42,666 miles
  • 2008 – 31,736 miles
  • 2007 – 22,200 miles
  • 2006 – 17,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,018 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d-bush) (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,018 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    791227470269
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,981 miles (+3,688)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    455229384916
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,293 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    432593945859
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,292 miles (+3,091)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    721947415888
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,201 miles (+4,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    507226831192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,004 miles (+4,762)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,004 miles
    Test number
    505155359556
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,242 miles (+4,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,242 miles
    Test number
    309003348244
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,340 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    475831962395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  9. Fail115,280 miles (+7,122)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    542308122476
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  10. Pass108,158 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    468822536947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,272 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    141472023059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,674 miles (+8,804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,674 miles
    Test number
    826855525178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust flexi brackets broken

  13. Pass93,870 miles (+8,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,870 miles
    Test number
    129891124197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass85,138 miles (+15,665)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    189922113156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass69,473 miles (+14,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    896184122177
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,081 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    748219131138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass52,575 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,575 miles
    Test number
    362067920364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,666 miles (+10,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    262030039315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,736 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    750640488260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,971 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    181469178414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,200 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    944218277022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,717 miles
    Test number
    150831686411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 DLM

Does K70 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 DLM expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 DLM?
The MOT on K70 DLM expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 DLM done?
K70 DLM was recorded at 136,018 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 7,119 miles a year.
Has K70 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 DLM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K70 DLM 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 K70 DLM find?
K70 DLM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear parking brake low, and 1 more.

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