Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
S88 BSPMOT history
S88 BSP is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 163,659 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 BSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 BSP was last recorded at 163,659 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 2,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 160,709 miles · 7 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,950 miles
- Average per year
- 11,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 163,659 miles
- 2021 – 160,709 miles
- 2019 – 156,842 miles
- 2018 – 145,002 miles
- 2017 – 127,956 miles
- 2016 – 119,459 miles
- 2015 – 107,621 miles
- 2014 – 97,632 miles
- 2013 – 83,155 miles
- 2012 – 61,414 miles
- 2011 – 43,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,659 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake fluid slightly low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,659 miles (+2,950)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 163,659 miles
- Test number
- 998311270675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,709 miles (+3,867)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 160,709 miles
- Test number
- 733928892463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,842 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,842 miles
- Test number
- 415431935704
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail156,840 miles (+11,838)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,840 miles
- Test number
- 449789035339
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass145,002 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 145,002 miles
- Test number
- 772160449835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,982 miles (+17,026)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,982 miles
- Test number
- 455615790684
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass127,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 127,956 miles
- Test number
- 499164219731
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail127,946 miles (+8,487)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,946 miles
- Test number
- 507083223242
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced made to read S88B SP instead of S88 BSP Both front and rear plates (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass119,459 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 119,459 miles
- Test number
- 669435612125
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly low
Fail111,945 miles (+4,324)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,945 miles
- Test number
- 610715474290
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly low
Pass107,621 miles (+9,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 107,621 miles
- Test number
- 241304491264
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,632 miles (+14,477)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,632 miles
- Test number
- 889332114335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass83,155 miles (+21,741)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,155 miles
- Test number
- 867269013367
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,414 miles (+17,819)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,414 miles
- Test number
- 797736272237
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 43,595 miles
- Test number
- 155542671288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,595 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,595 miles
- Test number
- 835412671201
- Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Questions about S88 BSP
- Does S88 BSP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S88 BSP expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S88 BSP?
- The MOT on S88 BSP expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S88 BSP done?
- S88 BSP was recorded at 163,659 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 11,691 miles a year.
- Has S88 BSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 BSP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on S88 BSP 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 BSP find?
- S88 BSP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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