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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

K8 KUOMOT history

K8 KUO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.

K8 KUO black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
100,273 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KUO was last recorded at 100,273 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 6,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,156 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,117 miles
Average per year
4,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,273 miles
  • 2023 – 94,156 miles
  • 2022 – 92,488 miles
  • 2021 – 89,944 miles
  • 2020 – 89,357 miles
  • 2019 – 85,631 miles
  • 2018 – 81,013 miles
  • 2017 – 75,608 miles
  • 2016 – 72,138 miles
  • 2015 – 69,042 miles
  • 2013 – 63,759 miles
  • 2012 – 55,331 miles
  • 2011 – 44,259 miles
  • 2010 – 41,619 miles
  • 2009 – 35,518 miles
  • 2008 – 28,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,273 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,273 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,273 miles
    Test number
    786259785672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,156 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,156 miles
    Test number
    838122622439
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,155 miles (+1,667)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    952738933733
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,488 miles (+2,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,488 miles
    Test number
    654388127862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    612924549039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,944 miles (+587)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    865606414608
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,357 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    328681496528
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail89,357 miles (+3,726)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    592309303031
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to faint (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to faint (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,631 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    581842824877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,621 miles (+4,608)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    724967292965
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,013 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,013 miles
    Test number
    817471230359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipe kinked & poor repair from fuel filter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall slit/cut

  12. Fail80,916 miles (+5,308)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    491557397714
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipe kinked & poor repair from fuel filter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall slit/cut

  13. Pass75,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    961639836191
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam patterns poor, headlamp lenses deteriorated

  14. Fail75,608 miles (+3,470)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    362508788928
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and centre jets not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam patterns poor, headlamp lenses deteriorated

  15. Pass72,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    243674098076
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak!
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail72,138 miles (+3,096)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    135236384100
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Covered in oil and grease! (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak!
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    305711265051
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail69,042 miles (+5,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    165697555438
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass63,759 miles (+8)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    238150253283
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail63,751 miles (+8,420)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    476669843267
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass55,331 miles (+11,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    735582942195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked

  22. Pass44,259 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    299356711416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    581719770205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,619 miles (+6,101)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    152899370228
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  25. Pass35,518 miles (+42)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,518 miles
    Test number
    773344979294
    • NoteFront brake pads low on o/s
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on wear indicators

  26. Fail35,476 miles (+7,316)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    862298969241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low on o/s
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on wear indicators

  27. Fail28,160 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    184787148248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    850667148241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K8 KUO

Does K8 KUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 KUO expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 KUO?
The MOT on K8 KUO expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 KUO done?
K8 KUO was recorded at 100,273 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 4,654 miles a year.
Has K8 KUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KUO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 KUO 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 K8 KUO find?
K8 KUO passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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