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Saab 9-3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

S88 BNJMOT history

S88 BNJ is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

S88 BNJ white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
169,453 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BNJ was last recorded at 169,453 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 6,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,885 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,568 miles
Average per year
7,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,453 miles
  • 2022 – 162,885 miles
  • 2021 – 155,017 miles
  • 2020 – 148,043 miles
  • 2019 – 139,797 miles
  • 2018 – 136,753 miles
  • 2017 – 130,864 miles
  • 2016 – 124,802 miles
  • 2015 – 118,370 miles
  • 2014 – 92,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded at rear

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,453 miles (+6,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,453 miles
    Test number
    167939281187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded at rear

  2. Pass162,885 miles (+7,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,885 miles
    Test number
    569361691161
    • 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))

  3. Pass155,017 miles (+6,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    758357870307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBump stop loose o/s/r

  4. Pass148,043 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,043 miles
    Test number
    705577563638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,344 miles (+4,547)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    159587748822
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column top bearing

  6. Pass139,797 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,797 miles
    Test number
    881597903026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail139,772 miles (+3,019)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,772 miles
    Test number
    277490339233
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass136,753 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,753 miles
    Test number
    942352903869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,681 miles (+5,817)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,681 miles
    Test number
    375043722498
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wall exposed cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass130,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    921019217259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail130,864 miles (+6,062)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    428307904616
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass124,802 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    930439698698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass118,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,370 miles
    Test number
    359734045017
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail118,370 miles (+25,863)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,370 miles
    Test number
    938824045029
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,507 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    945839004095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about S88 BNJ

Does S88 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 BNJ expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 BNJ?
The MOT on S88 BNJ expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 BNJ done?
S88 BNJ was recorded at 169,453 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 7,926 miles a year.
Has S88 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BNJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S88 BNJ 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 BNJ find?
S88 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; under body corroded at rear.

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