Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,796 cc
S88 BFUMOT history
S88 BFU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,006 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 BFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 BFU was last recorded at 156,006 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,970 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,036 miles
- Average per year
- 7,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,006 miles
- 2025 – 150,970 miles
- 2024 – 147,685 miles
- 2023 – 144,263 miles
- 2022 – 141,150 miles
- 2021 – 137,361 miles
- 2020 – 133,200 miles
- 2019 – 128,320 miles
- 2017 – 122,270 miles
- 2016 – 118,216 miles
- 2015 – 113,855 miles
- 2014 – 103,572 miles
- 2013 – 85,814 miles
- 2012 – 68,489 miles
- 2011 – 50,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,006 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,006 miles (+5,036)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,006 miles
- Test number
- 348006022960
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,970 miles (+3,285)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 150,970 miles
- Test number
- 558518428288
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,685 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,685 miles
- Test number
- 660516034331
- AdvisoryCentral Front underside of engine covered in oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen has small stone chip
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge
Fail147,681 miles (+3,418)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,681 miles
- Test number
- 645297345834
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front underside of engine covered in oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen has small stone chip
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge
Pass144,263 miles (+3,113)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,263 miles
- Test number
- 874678511694
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,150 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 141,150 miles
- Test number
- 282471180393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 137,361 miles
- Test number
- 252173530275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,361 miles (+4,161)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,361 miles
- Test number
- 466816242957
- MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass133,200 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,200 miles
- Test number
- 771840245907
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,200 miles (+4,880)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,200 miles
- Test number
- 981014529481
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,320 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,320 miles
- Test number
- 680387038740
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front treys are perished and cracking
Pass122,270 miles (+4,054)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 122,270 miles
- Test number
- 276252304661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,216 miles (+4,361)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 118,216 miles
- Test number
- 234729342644
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass113,855 miles (+10,283)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,855 miles
- Test number
- 155372910454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,572 miles (+17,758)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 103,572 miles
- Test number
- 378694004191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,814 miles (+17,325)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,814 miles
- Test number
- 838188193009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,489 miles (+18,196)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 68,489 miles
- Test number
- 598788102149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,293 miles
- Test number
- 978810511107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S88 BFU
- Does S88 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BFU is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 BFU?
- The MOT on S88 BFU is valid until 2 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 BFU done?
- S88 BFU was recorded at 156,006 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
- Has S88 BFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 BFU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S88 BFU 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 S88 BFU find?
- S88 BFU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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