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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S735 TBCMOT history

S735 TBC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
126,201 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 TBC
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
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 TBC was last recorded at 126,201 miles on 13 May 2022, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,968 miles · 20 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,201 miles
  • 2021 – 123,968 miles
  • 2020 – 121,713 miles
  • 2019 – 118,072 miles
  • 2018 – 114,003 miles
  • 2017 – 109,878 miles
  • 2016 – 106,896 miles
  • 2015 – 101,859 miles
  • 2014 – 96,432 miles
  • 2013 – 92,761 miles
  • 2012 – 86,838 miles
  • 2011 – 81,933 miles
  • 2010 – 76,979 miles
  • 2009 – 71,690 miles
  • 2008 – 66,426 miles
  • 2007 – 58,619 miles
  • 2006 – 51,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,201 miles
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underbody corrision

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,201 miles (+2,233)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,201 miles
    Test number
    697212027662
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  2. Pass123,968 miles (+2,255)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,968 miles
    Test number
    716901628374
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corroded/parts missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,713 miles (+45)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    441990062623
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision

  4. Fail121,668 miles (+3,596)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,668 miles
    Test number
    468201529948
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision

  5. Pass118,072 miles (+4,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    983186017962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension

  6. Pass114,003 miles (+4,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,003 miles
    Test number
    772427235092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass109,878 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    510582362761
    • AdvisoryO/s N/s rear brake back plates slight corrosion

  8. Pass106,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    609681149806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail106,896 miles (+5,037)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    391491754476
    • FailureFuel hose insecure Filler pipe to tank clamp insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,859 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    407129415197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,727 miles (+5,295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,727 miles
    Test number
    545612715174
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass96,432 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    555852824114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,280 miles (+3,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    767479714189
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass92,761 miles (+5,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,761 miles
    Test number
    669223023108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass86,838 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    977675622193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,791 miles (+4,858)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    226726412424
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre is bald on the inner shoulder - very close to exposing the cords !
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and ex. corroded !
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  17. Pass81,933 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    948606321151
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass76,979 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    513017020188
    • NoteO/s headlamp damaged

  19. Fail76,965 miles (+5,275)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    603146920122
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s headlamp damaged

  20. Pass71,690 miles (+5,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    233777929124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass66,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    954329928160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,423 miles (+7,804)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    683049928159
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  23. Pass58,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    861674817189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,615 miles (+6,693)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,615 miles
    Test number
    132544517198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    780912926145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S735 TBC

Does S735 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S735 TBC expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S735 TBC?
The MOT on S735 TBC expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S735 TBC done?
S735 TBC was recorded at 126,201 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has S735 TBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 TBC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S735 TBC 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 S735 TBC find?
S735 TBC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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