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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S734 CUBMOT history

S734 CUB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
202,290 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S734 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S734 CUB was last recorded at 202,290 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,288 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,290 miles
  • 2022 – 201,876 miles
  • 2021 – 200,513 miles
  • 2019 – 199,917 miles
  • 2018 – 198,681 miles
  • 2017 – 197,266 miles
  • 2016 – 195,332 miles
  • 2015 – 193,721 miles
  • 2014 – 187,566 miles
  • 2013 – 182,051 miles
  • 2012 – 177,226 miles
  • 2011 – 167,869 miles
  • 2010 – 161,449 miles
  • 2009 – 154,880 miles
  • 2008 – 148,920 miles
  • 2007 – 141,285 miles
  • 2006 – 131,175 miles
  • 2005 – 123,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,290 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around Top Suspension Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Side repeater insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,290 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    202,290 miles
    Test number
    214746913784
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around Top Suspension Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,288 miles (+412)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,288 miles
    Test number
    873734583163
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel Arch / Door Shut Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around Top Suspension Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Rear Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,876 miles (+1,363)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    201,876 miles
    Test number
    811565303307
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower teering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear spring top mounting area rusting o/s and n/s
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear inner w/arches

  4. Pass200,513 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    200,513 miles
    Test number
    787346501627
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind front grill (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail200,511 miles (+594)6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,511 miles
    Test number
    612414956123
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind front grill (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass199,917 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    199,917 miles
    Test number
    681117419985
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner rear w/arches corroded outside perscribed area

  7. Fail199,917 miles (+1,236)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,917 miles
    Test number
    416204371918
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner rear w/arches corroded outside perscribed area

  8. Pass198,681 miles (+1,415)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,681 miles
    Test number
    280867898091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jets are poor
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass197,266 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    197,266 miles
    Test number
    548401046080
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass195,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    195,332 miles
    Test number
    481999856359
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail195,332 miles (+1,611)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,332 miles
    Test number
    352688198862
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass193,721 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    193,721 miles
    Test number
    757506835138
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Fail193,721 miles (+6,155)1 failure3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,721 miles
    Test number
    215365235127
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Fail187,566 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,566 miles
    Test number
    658502134112
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass187,566 miles (+5,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    187,566 miles
    Test number
    898982734141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass182,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    182,051 miles
    Test number
    188547533194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail182,051 miles (+4,825)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,051 miles
    Test number
    148126333151
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass177,226 miles (+9,357)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    177,226 miles
    Test number
    606178252128
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePatches of corrosion

  19. Pass167,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    167,869 miles
    Test number
    566781171138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail167,869 miles (+6,420)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,869 miles
    Test number
    547551771129
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass161,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    161,449 miles
    Test number
    930513100291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail161,449 miles (+6,569)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,449 miles
    Test number
    733113600239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass154,880 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    154,880 miles
    Test number
    872376819225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass148,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    148,920 miles
    Test number
    603346708247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail148,920 miles (+7,635)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,920 miles
    Test number
    554214208214
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass141,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    620896607297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail141,285 miles (+10,110)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    833976907228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass131,175 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    454567706235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass123,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    123,964 miles
    Test number
    504926095116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S734 CUB

Does S734 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S734 CUB expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S734 CUB?
The MOT on S734 CUB expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S734 CUB done?
S734 CUB was recorded at 202,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has S734 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S734 CUB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S734 CUB 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 S734 CUB find?
S734 CUB passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear spring; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top suspension mounting, and 2 more.

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