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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

S88 BSLMOT history

S88 BSL is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

S88 BSL silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
158,217 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BSL was last recorded at 158,217 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,124 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
7,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,217 miles
  • 2024 – 152,801 miles
  • 2023 – 147,233 miles
  • 2022 – 142,604 miles
  • 2021 – 137,134 miles
  • 2020 – 132,941 miles
  • 2019 – 126,715 miles
  • 2018 – 121,661 miles
  • 2017 – 112,754 miles
  • 2016 – 106,746 miles
  • 2015 – 102,378 miles
  • 2014 – 96,948 miles
  • 2013 – 92,647 miles
  • 2012 – 87,295 miles
  • 2011 – 62,611 miles
  • 2010 – 40,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,217 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Replace Asap!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides - corroded skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,217 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,217 miles
    Test number
    613602225218
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail158,124 miles (+5,323)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,124 miles
    Test number
    262593047798
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass152,801 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,801 miles
    Test number
    668819541846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail152,736 miles (+5,503)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,736 miles
    Test number
    816843201018
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass147,233 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,233 miles
    Test number
    676474698252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Replace Asap! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides - corroded skin (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail147,091 miles (+4,487)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,091 miles
    Test number
    751184604301
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing area - Dripping fuel/diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Replace Asap! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides - corroded skin (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass142,604 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    854659437012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,134 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,134 miles
    Test number
    928624645730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,941 miles (+6,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,941 miles
    Test number
    374850531132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,715 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,715 miles
    Test number
    185851793137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,661 miles (+8,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    212219427631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    303630394771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,754 miles (+6,008)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    328839065190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass106,746 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    433689466454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,378 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    758337545027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,948 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    179260854059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,647 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,647 miles
    Test number
    197752853085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,295 miles (+24,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    229854112446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,611 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    215913411100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre washers 1 jet inop
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  20. Fail62,611 miles (+22,175)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    265863511485
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre washers 1 jet inop
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  21. Pass40,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    493472300107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BSL

Does S88 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 BSL expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 BSL?
The MOT on S88 BSL expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 BSL done?
S88 BSL was recorded at 158,217 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 7,955 miles a year.
Has S88 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BSL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 BSL 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 BSL find?
S88 BSL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: eml on dash; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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