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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

S88 BKBMOT history

S88 BKB is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S88 BKB grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,718 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BKB was last recorded at 141,718 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,287 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,431 miles
Average per year
7,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,718 miles
  • 2025 – 136,287 miles
  • 2024 – 130,336 miles
  • 2023 – 119,577 miles
  • 2022 – 111,436 miles
  • 2021 – 107,296 miles
  • 2020 – 99,387 miles
  • 2019 – 82,574 miles
  • 2018 – 66,087 miles
  • 2017 – 57,600 miles
  • 2016 – 52,648 miles
  • 2015 – 45,869 miles
  • 2014 – 38,533 miles
  • 2013 – 33,704 miles
  • 2012 – 28,163 miles
  • 2011 – 23,982 miles
  • 2010 – 17,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,718 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of exhaust pipe at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Headlamp masks/converters fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,718 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    555350509902
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of exhaust pipe at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass136,287 miles (+5,951)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,287 miles
    Test number
    858547795817
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass130,336 miles (+10,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,336 miles
    Test number
    514380601884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on upper casing by coil spring retainer (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass119,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    596240577700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,577 miles (+8,141)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    227942454050
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,436 miles (+4,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,436 miles
    Test number
    873374851031
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass107,296 miles (+7,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,296 miles
    Test number
    810481559335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,387 miles (+16,813)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    903479229515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,574 miles (+16,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,574 miles
    Test number
    199114153527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    558012372108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,087 miles (+8,487)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    625838586157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    209578873975
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  13. Fail57,600 miles (+4,952)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    691917233919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass52,648 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    444902636903
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  15. Fail52,645 miles (+6,776)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    749425602421
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  16. Pass45,869 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    239356446981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,533 miles (+4,829)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    177062974294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass33,704 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    239879463201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,163 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,163 miles
    Test number
    326351472425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,982 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    955923471212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,763 miles
    Test number
    500763070271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BKB

Does S88 BKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BKB is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BKB?
The MOT on S88 BKB is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 BKB done?
S88 BKB was recorded at 141,718 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,794 miles a year.
Has S88 BKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BKB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 BKB 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 BKB find?
S88 BKB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of exhaust pipe at rear silencer.

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