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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,792 cc

S4 BBTMOT history

S4 BBT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S4 BBT blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,893 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BBT was last recorded at 109,893 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 13,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,713 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,180 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,893 miles
  • 2025 – 96,713 miles
  • 2024 – 89,752 miles
  • 2023 – 89,750 miles
  • 2022 – 81,866 miles
  • 2021 – 72,366 miles
  • 2019 – 68,876 miles
  • 2018 – 58,635 miles
  • 2017 – 48,384 miles
  • 2016 – 43,959 miles
  • 2015 – 39,665 miles
  • 2014 – 30,026 miles
  • 2013 – 23,409 miles
  • 2012 – 18,154 miles
  • 2011 – 12,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,893 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,893 miles (+13,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,893 miles
    Test number
    646684172541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass96,713 miles (+6,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    312839609306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass89,752 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    958774571072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail89,750 miles (+7,884)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    523319371253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass81,866 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    220606085836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,366 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    438493586853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    351267174992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail68,876 miles (+10,241)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    985144050910
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,635 miles (+10,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    828609730977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass48,384 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    197089639914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    950743714594
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail43,959 miles (+4,294)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    672822225079
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass39,665 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    320337076429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,453 miles (+9,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    679732791317
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass30,026 miles (+6,617)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,026 miles
    Test number
    429195134206
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in ofside rear tyre
  16. Pass23,409 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    367363533225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,154 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    928713842280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,525 miles
    Test number
    157359821146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 BBT

Does S4 BBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 BBT is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 BBT?
The MOT on S4 BBT is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 BBT done?
S4 BBT was recorded at 109,893 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has S4 BBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BBT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 BBT 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 S4 BBT find?
S4 BBT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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