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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

S18 RCPMOT history

S18 RCP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

S18 RCP blue 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 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
152,592 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 RCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 RCP was last recorded at 152,592 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,591 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,592 miles
  • 2022 – 150,831 miles
  • 2021 – 145,362 miles
  • 2020 – 144,046 miles
  • 2019 – 142,859 miles
  • 2018 – 141,536 miles
  • 2017 – 139,936 miles
  • 2016 – 138,533 miles
  • 2015 – 137,376 miles
  • 2014 – 136,147 miles
  • 2013 – 133,972 miles
  • 2012 – 119,653 miles
  • 2011 – 81,161 miles
  • 2010 – 35,858 miles
  • 2009 – 11,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,592 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All suspension components rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,592 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    478151755676
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components rusting

  2. Fail152,591 miles (+1,760)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,591 miles
    Test number
    517493002009
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components rusting

  3. Pass150,831 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,831 miles
    Test number
    365312183121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusting

  4. Fail150,830 miles (+5,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,830 miles
    Test number
    370890873096
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusting

  5. Pass145,362 miles (+1,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,362 miles
    Test number
    300000137574
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    147292951497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail144,046 miles (+1,187)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    693827195729
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened damper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened damper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass142,859 miles (+1,323)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,859 miles
    Test number
    997361953824
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,536 miles (+1,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,536 miles
    Test number
    430537899884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,936 miles (+1,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    166240480854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread

  11. Pass138,533 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,533 miles
    Test number
    585354990781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail138,511 miles (+1,135)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,511 miles
    Test number
    734990832760
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass137,376 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    174152993375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,147 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,147 miles
    Test number
    227110184293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,972 miles (+14,319)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,972 miles
    Test number
    917659683257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,653 miles (+38,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,653 miles
    Test number
    805461872256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,161 miles (+45,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,161 miles
    Test number
    179918981261
    • NoteAll the tyres close to the legal limit

  18. Pass35,858 miles (+24,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    570834770254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,377 miles
    Test number
    801313279299
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

Questions about S18 RCP

Does S18 RCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 RCP expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 RCP?
The MOT on S18 RCP expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 RCP done?
S18 RCP was recorded at 152,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 10,094 miles a year.
Has S18 RCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 RCP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 RCP 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 S18 RCP find?
S18 RCP passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: all suspension and brake components rusting.

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