Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc
S3 TBKMOT history
S3 TBK is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,694 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 72,694 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 TBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 TBK was last recorded at 72,694 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,693 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,694 miles
- 2024 – 70,055 miles
- 2023 – 70,002 miles
- 2022 – 69,810 miles
- 2021 – 69,605 miles
- 2020 – 69,431 miles
- 2019 – 68,948 miles
- 2018 – 68,808 miles
- 2017 – 68,106 miles
- 2016 – 67,581 miles
- 2015 – 67,267 miles
- 2014 – 66,849 miles
- 2013 – 66,271 miles
- 2012 – 65,541 miles
- 2011 – 64,929 miles
- 2010 – 63,818 miles
- 2009 – 62,424 miles
- 2008 – 60,893 miles
- 2007 – 56,677 miles
- 2006 – 48,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,694 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/ Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & Sill areas corroded plastic covers preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber steering arms heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front struts heavily corroded at spring seats & track rod end mountings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded Heavily undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,694 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 72,694 miles
- Test number
- 558000104359
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/ Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & Sill areas corroded plastic covers preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber steering arms heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Fail72,693 miles (+2,638)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,693 miles
- Test number
- 148680523153
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/ Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & Sill areas corroded plastic covers preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber steering arms heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Pass70,055 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 70,055 miles
- Test number
- 192542210365
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front struts heavily corroded at spring seats & track rod end mountings (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded Heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded where visible plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail70,052 miles (+50)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,052 miles
- Test number
- 169021945513
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front struts heavily corroded at spring seats & track rod end mountings (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded Heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded where visible plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,002 miles (+192)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,002 miles
- Test number
- 485526419383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,810 miles (+205)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,810 miles
- Test number
- 808477195210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,605 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 69,605 miles
- Test number
- 720621232362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,431 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 69,431 miles
- Test number
- 124208202164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,413 miles (+465)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,413 miles
- Test number
- 664934619215
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,948 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 68,948 miles
- Test number
- 579812953001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,808 miles (+702)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,808 miles
- Test number
- 748854235271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,106 miles (+525)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,106 miles
- Test number
- 760284686681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,581 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,581 miles
- Test number
- 310436028199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,267 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 67,267 miles
- Test number
- 267024115127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,849 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 66,849 miles
- Test number
- 678475014154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,271 miles (+730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 66,271 miles
- Test number
- 566114513156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass65,541 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,541 miles
- Test number
- 239405312124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,929 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,929 miles
- Test number
- 796147711137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,818 miles (+1,394)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,818 miles
- Test number
- 874324820101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,424 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,424 miles
- Test number
- 263721429127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,893 miles (+4,216)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,893 miles
- Test number
- 251062028114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,677 miles (+8,458)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 56,677 miles
- Test number
- 840641927180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,219 miles
- Test number
- 132795116128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 TBK
- Does S3 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TBK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 TBK?
- The MOT on S3 TBK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 TBK done?
- S3 TBK was recorded at 72,694 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 1,253 miles a year.
- Has S3 TBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 TBK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 TBK 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 S3 TBK find?
- S3 TBK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/ axle corroded, and 3 more.
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