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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

RLK 8MOT history

RLK 8 is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,776 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLK 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLK 8 was last recorded at 85,776 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,013 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,763 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,776 miles
  • 2025 – 84,013 miles
  • 2024 – 81,811 miles
  • 2023 – 78,956 miles
  • 2022 – 75,334 miles
  • 2021 – 72,031 miles
  • 2020 – 69,182 miles
  • 2019 – 66,617 miles
  • 2018 – 62,164 miles
  • 2017 – 59,622 miles
  • 2016 – 57,430 miles
  • 2015 – 56,551 miles
  • 2014 – 53,713 miles
  • 2013 – 49,897 miles
  • 2012 – 45,322 miles
  • 2011 – 40,191 miles
  • 2010 – 34,541 miles
  • 2008 – 25,872 miles
  • 2007 – 21,185 miles
  • 2006 – 16,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,776 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,776 miles (+1,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    727915139552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,013 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    825490094942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,811 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,811 miles
    Test number
    330145084967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,956 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    790808836144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,334 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    627532644281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,031 miles (+2,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,031 miles
    Test number
    570291440617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,182 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    157669645962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,617 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    363180497805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,164 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    987159459810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,622 miles (+2,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    407040442236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass57,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    550100332582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail57,430 miles (+879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    761100701151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass56,551 miles (+2,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    310388101753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,713 miles (+3,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    679320524240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,897 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    728092823269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass49,897 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    777982623227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,322 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    906224732252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,191 miles (+5,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    336593841453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass34,541 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    663181520255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,872 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    974344448304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,185 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    701623487288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    494032756262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RLK 8

What vehicle is registration RLK 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLK 8 on a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RLK 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RLK 8 is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RLK 8?
The MOT on RLK 8 is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RLK 8 done?
RLK 8 was recorded at 85,776 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has RLK 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLK 8 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on RLK 8 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 RLK 8 find?
RLK 8 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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