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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S779 UBOMOT history

S779 UBO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2024
Mileage
125,778 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 UBO
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S779 UBO was last recorded at 125,778 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 8,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,386 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,392 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,778 miles
  • 2023 – 117,386 miles
  • 2022 – 112,153 miles
  • 2019 – 112,047 miles
  • 2018 – 111,551 miles
  • 2017 – 110,474 miles
  • 2016 – 108,730 miles
  • 2015 – 107,031 miles
  • 2014 – 104,594 miles
  • 2013 – 103,081 miles
  • 2011 – 98,843 miles
  • 2010 – 92,054 miles
  • 2009 – 83,986 miles
  • 2008 – 75,005 miles
  • 2007 – 65,425 miles
  • 2006 – 56,636 miles
  • 2005 – 49,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,778 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,778 miles (+8,392)1 dangerous10 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,778 miles
    Test number
    976307193630
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    686743315517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail117,386 miles (+5,233)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    286837280859
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,153 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    194984529223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    618112178128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,047 miles (+496)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    418282813254
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,551 miles (+1,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,551 miles
    Test number
    296719099778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass110,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    275911276154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,474 miles (+1,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    429456339908
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

  10. Pass108,730 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    129956465137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass107,031 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,031 miles
    Test number
    952661929922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,594 miles (+39)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    956259934273
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  13. Fail104,555 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    827208734207
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  14. Pass103,081 miles (+4,238)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    595677603073
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass98,843 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,843 miles
    Test number
    345135211405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    240823830226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass92,054 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    341813330271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    290599499200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,986 miles (+8,981)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    163809999251
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass75,005 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    473505398286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,425 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    334559897414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,636 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    172885906392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,089 miles
    Test number
    464105805346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 UBO

Does S779 UBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 UBO expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 UBO?
The MOT on S779 UBO expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 UBO done?
S779 UBO was recorded at 125,778 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has S779 UBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 UBO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S779 UBO 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 S779 UBO find?
S779 UBO failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central brake pipe excessively corroded; emissions unable to be completed, and 13 more.

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