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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

S88 BGSMOT history

S88 BGS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S88 BGS black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,447 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BGS was last recorded at 96,447 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,601 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,846 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,447 miles
  • 2025 – 90,601 miles
  • 2024 – 86,510 miles
  • 2023 – 84,173 miles
  • 2022 – 78,069 miles
  • 2021 – 76,434 miles
  • 2019 – 76,186 miles
  • 2018 – 69,387 miles
  • 2017 – 54,796 miles
  • 2016 – 45,389 miles
  • 2015 – 36,975 miles
  • 2014 – 32,666 miles
  • 2013 – 30,517 miles
  • 2012 – 29,177 miles
  • 2011 – 28,794 miles
  • 2010 – 26,852 miles
  • 2009 – 21,830 miles
  • 2008 – 17,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,447 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,447 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    227137936280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,601 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,601 miles
    Test number
    385351720394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,510 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,510 miles
    Test number
    377314129401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass84,173 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,173 miles
    Test number
    488995520110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,069 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    581621654813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,434 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    984334805343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,186 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    392657381062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,181 miles (+6,794)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,181 miles
    Test number
    641729520965
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass69,387 miles (+14,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    818546089395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass54,796 miles (+9,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    376985125277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass45,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    241629031998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,389 miles (+8,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    587389836762
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  13. Pass36,975 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,975 miles
    Test number
    741752960825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,666 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    126712234314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,517 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    198897223238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,177 miles (+383)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    498883412274
    • DangerousAll four road tyres cracking on inner tyre walls
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Pass28,794 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    937498701251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,852 miles (+5,022)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    820091310237
    • NoteNsf tyre split inside wall
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall damage
  19. Pass21,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,830 miles
    Test number
    761374889058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,824 miles (+4,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    883014489069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass17,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,200 miles
    Test number
    170148778498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BGS

Does S88 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BGS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BGS?
The MOT on S88 BGS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 BGS done?
S88 BGS was recorded at 96,447 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has S88 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BGS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S88 BGS 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 BGS find?
S88 BGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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