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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S88 BTTMOT history

S88 BTT is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S88 BTT grey 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 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,697 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BTT was last recorded at 156,697 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,906 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,791 miles
Average per year
7,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,697 miles
  • 2025 – 149,906 miles
  • 2024 – 144,614 miles
  • 2023 – 139,794 miles
  • 2022 – 135,509 miles
  • 2021 – 130,580 miles
  • 2020 – 124,626 miles
  • 2019 – 112,372 miles
  • 2018 – 104,211 miles
  • 2017 – 94,340 miles
  • 2016 – 83,429 miles
  • 2015 – 75,089 miles
  • 2013 – 61,457 miles
  • 2012 – 52,511 miles
  • 2011 – 42,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,697 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,697 miles (+6,791)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,697 miles
    Test number
    383382900277
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,906 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,906 miles
    Test number
    695746947816
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail149,903 miles (+5,289)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,903 miles
    Test number
    760361481004
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,614 miles (+4,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    434160240352
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,794 miles (+4,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,794 miles
    Test number
    777761558984
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass135,509 miles (+4,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    474553393674
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass130,580 miles (+5,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,580 miles
    Test number
    421701444692
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass124,626 miles (+12,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,626 miles
    Test number
    763892505892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,372 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    169554056935
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail112,356 miles (+8,145)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    125644358431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scraping noise heard on rotation of wheel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,211 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,211 miles
    Test number
    422971757213
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers bodies corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs deteriorated, pads worn

  12. Pass94,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    131201126775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail94,338 miles (+10,909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    506910085929
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass83,429 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    595692180003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,422 miles (+8,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    808158972758
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass75,089 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    347531425017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,457 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    626570413208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN.S.R tyre mishapen on inner edge.

  18. Fail61,457 miles (+8,946)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    855050013214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN.S.R tyre mishapen on inner edge.

  19. Pass52,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    799083812249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail52,511 miles (+9,879)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    709647302248
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    376706101205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BTT

Does S88 BTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BTT is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BTT?
The MOT on S88 BTT is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 BTT done?
S88 BTT was recorded at 156,697 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,558 miles a year.
Has S88 BTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BTT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 BTT 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 BTT find?
S88 BTT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides deteriorate; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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