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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S88 BMSMOT history

S88 BMS is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S88 BMS blue 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
122,846 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BMS was last recorded at 122,846 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,585 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,846 miles
  • 2025 – 121,585 miles
  • 2024 – 119,080 miles
  • 2023 – 117,161 miles
  • 2022 – 116,083 miles
  • 2021 – 113,117 miles
  • 2020 – 112,392 miles
  • 2019 – 107,532 miles
  • 2018 – 102,265 miles
  • 2017 – 97,762 miles
  • 2016 – 92,414 miles
  • 2015 – 86,685 miles
  • 2014 – 80,024 miles
  • 2013 – 75,117 miles
  • 2012 – 69,097 miles
  • 2011 – 61,986 miles
  • 2010 – 52,099 miles
  • 2009 – 40,765 miles
  • 2008 – 31,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,846 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,846 miles
    Test number
    246733125377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,846 miles (+1,261)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,846 miles
    Test number
    549442578608
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,585 miles (+2,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    631466452029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,080 miles (+1,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    914070771420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,161 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    833316617994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,083 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    891024830809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,117 miles (+725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,117 miles
    Test number
    343713500518
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension rubber bump stops insecure
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass112,392 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    174409062430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,532 miles (+5,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    982963734614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,265 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    703883802638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass97,762 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    319454401809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,623 miles (+5,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    330304957101
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass92,414 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    669470038067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,685 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    266472615478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    326656414179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,024 miles (+4,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    687656614186
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass75,117 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    665040313198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,097 miles (+7,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    649140632199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,986 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    408533121133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,099 miles (+11,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    321960120170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,765 miles (+9,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    150595719136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,657 miles
    Test number
    921652128149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BMS

Does S88 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BMS is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BMS?
The MOT on S88 BMS is valid until 11 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 BMS done?
S88 BMS was recorded at 122,846 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has S88 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BMS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 BMS 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 BMS find?
S88 BMS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general under body corrosion; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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