Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc
S88 BSGMOT history
S88 BSG is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 114,957 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 BSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 26 Aug 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 BSG was last recorded at 114,957 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 113,574 miles · 14 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,383 miles
- Average per year
- 3,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 114,957 miles
- 2022 – 113,574 miles
- 2021 – 112,256 miles
- 2020 – 110,795 miles
- 2019 – 109,427 miles
- 2018 – 108,508 miles
- 2017 – 106,305 miles
- 2016 – 104,365 miles
- 2015 – 102,574 miles
- 2014 – 99,258 miles
- 2013 – 95,939 miles
- 2012 – 93,348 miles
- 2011 – 89,048 miles
- 2010 – 83,392 miles
- 2009 – 75,013 miles
- 2008 – 65,809 miles
- 2007 – 63,041 miles
- 2006 – 57,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,957 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion detected at underside of vehicle however this is not considered to be excessive at time of test.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,957 miles (+1,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 114,957 miles
- Test number
- 969509362067
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion detected at underside of vehicle however this is not considered to be excessive at time of test.
Pass113,574 miles (+1,318)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 113,574 miles
- Test number
- 440739501162
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to smear
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Pass112,256 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,256 miles
- Test number
- 245737017042
- AdvisoryFront both front suspension legs corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,795 miles (+1,368)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,795 miles
- Test number
- 485077717228
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,427 miles (+919)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,427 miles
- Test number
- 532222269964
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting missing.
- AdvisoryExhaust centre heat shield adrift from mountings.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lamps inop.
Pass108,508 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,508 miles
- Test number
- 227071907867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail108,508 miles (+2,203)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,508 miles
- Test number
- 251729665236
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axel bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rear axel bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass106,305 miles (+1,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 106,305 miles
- Test number
- 817339685233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass104,365 miles (+1,791)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 638027199481
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubbers slight splitting
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,574 miles (+3,316)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,574 miles
- Test number
- 898577885054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
Pass99,258 miles (+3,319)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 808623294042
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking.
Pass95,939 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,939 miles
- Test number
- 107719793499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,348 miles (+4,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 93,348 miles
- Test number
- 827588492045
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass89,048 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 89,048 miles
- Test number
- 859655491095
- NoteOil leak
Fail89,048 miles (+5,656)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,048 miles
- Test number
- 915795491008
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,392 miles (+8,379)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,392 miles
- Test number
- 421785200191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,013 miles (+9,204)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 75,013 miles
- Test number
- 604870219180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,809 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,809 miles
- Test number
- 171165388471
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,041 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 63,041 miles
- Test number
- 531505167188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,035 miles (+5,551)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,035 miles
- Test number
- 624584167146
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 57,484 miles
- Test number
- 632605966117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S88 BSG
- Does S88 BSG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S88 BSG expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S88 BSG?
- The MOT on S88 BSG expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S88 BSG done?
- S88 BSG was recorded at 114,957 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
- Has S88 BSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 BSG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on S88 BSG 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 BSG find?
- S88 BSG passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; surface corrosion detected at underside of vehicle however this is not considered to be excessive at time of test..
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