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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

K90 MGWMOT history

K90 MGW is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

K90 MGW red 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,560 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 MGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 MGW was last recorded at 160,560 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 8,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,790 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,770 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,560 miles
  • 2025 – 151,790 miles
  • 2024 – 144,021 miles
  • 2023 – 142,881 miles
  • 2022 – 139,626 miles
  • 2021 – 133,372 miles
  • 2020 – 127,522 miles
  • 2019 – 119,820 miles
  • 2018 – 112,535 miles
  • 2017 – 108,509 miles
  • 2016 – 107,622 miles
  • 2015 – 106,032 miles
  • 2014 – 102,647 miles
  • 2013 – 91,097 miles
  • 2012 – 76,008 miles
  • 2011 – 59,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,560 miles (+8,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,560 miles
    Test number
    534577196445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,790 miles (+7,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,790 miles
    Test number
    730250013463
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear surface corrosion to rear axle/subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,021 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    375053176414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,000 miles (+1,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,000 miles
    Test number
    323406163129
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,881 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,881 miles
    Test number
    130495604352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,879 miles (+3,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,879 miles
    Test number
    880235798970
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass139,626 miles (+81)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    394879413129
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,545 miles (+6,173)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,545 miles
    Test number
    462994552192
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass133,372 miles (+5,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,372 miles
    Test number
    818412497718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass127,522 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,522 miles
    Test number
    231985231376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  11. Fail127,364 miles (+7,544)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    181484004174
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  12. Pass119,820 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    795753526821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass112,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    395788665032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,535 miles (+4,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    985856655759
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass108,509 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    109381308940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,622 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,622 miles
    Test number
    679313028227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,032 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    115617595431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front upper strut mount binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in side wall, not exposing any cord

  18. Fail106,032 miles (+3,385)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    899267895041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front upper strut mount binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in side wall, not exposing any cord

  19. Pass102,647 miles (+11,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,647 miles
    Test number
    507673564144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass91,097 miles (+15,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    407455783070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass76,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    118104692026
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail76,008 miles (+16,933)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    129524892060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    726575091000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K90 MGW

Does K90 MGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 MGW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 MGW?
The MOT on K90 MGW is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 MGW done?
K90 MGW was recorded at 160,560 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has K90 MGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 MGW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K90 MGW 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 K90 MGW find?
K90 MGW passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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