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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

S88 BCRMOT history

S88 BCR is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S88 BCR grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
94,669 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BCR was last recorded at 94,669 miles on 5 May 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2021: 85,228 miles, lower than 93,092 miles on 1 Apr 2020.

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
94,637 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
5,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,669 miles
  • 2025 – 93,817 miles
  • 2024 – 92,482 miles
  • 2023 – 90,981 miles
  • 2022 – 87,217 miles
  • 2021 – 85,228 miles
  • 2020 – 93,092 miles
  • 2019 – 81,767 miles
  • 2018 – 77,144 miles
  • 2017 – 73,261 miles
  • 2016 – 70,732 miles
  • 2015 – 68,294 miles
  • 2014 – 67,945 miles
  • 2013 – 44,374 miles
  • 2012 – 15,105 miles
  • 2010 – 14,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,669 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,669 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,669 miles
    Test number
    469560670526
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,637 miles (+820)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    126321299959
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,817 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    107777648735
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,806 miles (+1,324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    619419299859
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,482 miles (+101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    467748795450
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,381 miles (+1,400)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    826679964465
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,981 miles (+3,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    983493398985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,217 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    400306920215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,228 miles (-7,864)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    473356291398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    533463891156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail93,092 miles (+11,325)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    377493904134
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass81,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    462748981397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,767 miles (+4,623)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    144694852155
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass77,144 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    931419520053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    687972091784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,261 miles (+2,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    213331430251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,732 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    676366385707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,912 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,912 miles
    Test number
    613250685743
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  19. Pass68,294 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    199146855062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass67,945 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    105345034249
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepped inner tread

  21. Fail67,945 miles (+23,571)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    397305734427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepped inner tread

  22. Pass44,374 miles (+29,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    708976633276
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Pass15,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,105 miles
    Test number
    386011242223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,105 miles (+973)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,105 miles
    Test number
    358646332226
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteN/s/r sidelamp bulbs only 50% working

  25. Pass14,132 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    164509690219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBaby seat in rear

  26. Fail14,132 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    674539990288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBaby seat in rear

Questions about S88 BCR

Does S88 BCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BCR is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BCR?
The MOT on S88 BCR is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 BCR done?
S88 BCR was recorded at 94,669 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
Has S88 BCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BCR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 BCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S88 BCR find?
S88 BCR passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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