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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S83 WKEMOT history

S83 WKE is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
80,734 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 WKE was last recorded at 80,734 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2016: 73,895 miles, lower than 76,895 miles on 21 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,734 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,734 miles
  • 2020 – 80,734 miles
  • 2017 – 80,719 miles
  • 2016 – 73,895 miles
  • 2015 – 72,505 miles
  • 2014 – 70,149 miles
  • 2013 – 67,029 miles
  • 2012 – 63,745 miles
  • 2011 – 60,902 miles
  • 2010 – 56,399 miles
  • 2009 – 52,170 miles
  • 2008 – 48,858 miles
  • 2007 – 44,236 miles
  • 2006 – 39,842 miles
  • 2005 – 35,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    597359071288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,734 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    516803338610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,719 miles (+6,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    298091537125
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass73,895 miles (-3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    681912686030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  5. Fail76,895 miles (+4,390)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    213453367941
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  6. Pass72,505 miles (+2,356)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    979572685138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail70,149 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    139575504225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass70,149 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    159355204220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,029 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    715583803244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,745 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    679838592122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,902 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    957008001240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,399 miles (+4,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    483359270199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades smeary

  13. Pass52,170 miles (+3,312)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    450399709286
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low,rear pads wearing low
    • NoteNail in the n/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteO/s/f suspension strut casing corroding at the top

  14. Pass48,858 miles (+4,622)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    761530308218
    • NoteALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteAUTO TRANSMISSION HOSES LEAKING
    • NoteBOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING, JUST PASSING
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass44,236 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    832367107298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,842 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    220093096155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,239 miles
    Test number
    600273405278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 WKE

Does S83 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 WKE expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 WKE?
The MOT on S83 WKE expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 WKE done?
S83 WKE was recorded at 80,734 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has S83 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 WKE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S83 WKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S83 WKE find?
S83 WKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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