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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

S88 BVEMOT history

S88 BVE is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.

S88 BVE blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
163,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BVE was last recorded at 163,696 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,675 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,696 miles
  • 2023 – 155,889 miles
  • 2022 – 146,744 miles
  • 2021 – 138,717 miles
  • 2020 – 127,974 miles
  • 2019 – 112,336 miles
  • 2018 – 108,059 miles
  • 2017 – 101,494 miles
  • 2016 – 92,034 miles
  • 2015 – 80,711 miles
  • 2014 – 68,455 miles
  • 2013 – 57,481 miles
  • 2012 – 45,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powerstering fluid leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,696 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,696 miles
    Test number
    288729378305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,675 miles (+7,786)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,675 miles
    Test number
    452652461267
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,889 miles
    Test number
    508902334501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,888 miles (+9,144)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,888 miles
    Test number
    859772068497
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,744 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    338554345253
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powerstering fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail146,742 miles (+8,025)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,742 miles
    Test number
    325048330705
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powerstering fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass138,717 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,717 miles
    Test number
    410351826262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 marginal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail138,716 miles (+10,742)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    721043590971
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 marginal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,974 miles (+15,638)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    370735378821
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    963013031554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,336 miles (+4,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    859275806284
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,059 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    430229167015
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected

  13. Fail108,057 miles (+6,563)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    805510402760
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror glass distorted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected

  14. Pass101,494 miles (+9,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    787076562789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,034 miles (+11,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    141475877882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,711 miles (+12,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    180739758981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,455 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    695339134207
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,455 miles (+10,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    728049634290
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,481 miles (+12,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    125252243299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    145525952220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,313 miles (+4,309)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    878684152232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping

  22. Pass41,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    555339262037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping

  23. Fail414,004 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    414,004 miles
    Test number
    187899762423
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping

Questions about S88 BVE

Does S88 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 BVE expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 BVE?
The MOT on S88 BVE expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 BVE done?
S88 BVE was recorded at 163,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
Has S88 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BVE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 BVE 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 BVE find?
S88 BVE passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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