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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

RLT 782MOT history

RLT 782 is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,458 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLT 782
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLT 782 was last recorded at 145,458 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,413 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,458 miles
  • 2025 – 143,268 miles
  • 2024 – 139,094 miles
  • 2023 – 133,575 miles
  • 2022 – 130,113 miles
  • 2020 – 127,561 miles
  • 2019 – 125,678 miles
  • 2018 – 122,669 miles
  • 2017 – 121,111 miles
  • 2016 – 115,196 miles
  • 2015 – 109,784 miles
  • 2014 – 97,782 miles
  • 2013 – 85,426 miles
  • 2012 – 77,198 miles
  • 2011 – 74,620 miles
  • 2010 – 69,653 miles
  • 2009 – 63,591 miles
  • 2008 – 57,994 miles
  • 2007 – 51,077 miles
  • 2006 – 43,881 miles
  • 2005 – 40,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bindingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,458 miles (+45)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    624328651177
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail145,413 miles (+2,145)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,413 miles
    Test number
    518055485078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,268 miles (+4,174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    633423017788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass139,094 miles (+5,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,094 miles
    Test number
    891783607919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,575 miles (+3,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,575 miles
    Test number
    449541731314
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,113 miles (+2,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,113 miles
    Test number
    142410404477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,561 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    906501610460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass125,678 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    368626000063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    698664998993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,669 miles (+1,558)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    493005694631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox M Lamp on

  11. Pass121,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    547585512196
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers split

  12. Fail121,111 miles (+5,915)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    456734474914
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers split

  13. Pass115,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    613138536747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,196 miles (+5,412)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    753724365402
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail109,784 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    305659825122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass109,784 miles (+12,002)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    506889725181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass97,782 miles (+12,356)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    177073324194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,426 miles (+8,228)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    398261533145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,198 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    197698932154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,620 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    208531631148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,616 miles (+4,963)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,616 miles
    Test number
    429284321139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass69,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    393586820176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  23. Fail69,653 miles (+6,062)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    801766620176
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  24. Pass63,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    304038619145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,591 miles (+5,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    283804919116
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass57,994 miles (+6,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    912803838178
    • NoteAdvise bulkhead c racked and flexing at brake servo very slight wear on both rear tyres

  27. Pass51,077 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    771211807109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,881 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    970360936108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,275 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    462296665275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  30. Pass40,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    734316065209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RLT 782

What vehicle is registration RLT 782 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLT 782 on a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2000. 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 RLT 782 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RLT 782 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RLT 782?
The MOT on RLT 782 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RLT 782 done?
RLT 782 was recorded at 145,458 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has RLT 782 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLT 782 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RLT 782 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 RLT 782 find?
RLT 782 passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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