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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S88 DBBMOT history

S88 DBB is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

S88 DBB black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
109,065 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 DBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 DBB was last recorded at 109,065 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,028 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,065 miles
  • 2021 – 101,334 miles
  • 2020 – 92,603 miles
  • 2019 – 83,298 miles
  • 2018 – 69,106 miles
  • 2017 – 56,167 miles
  • 2016 – 50,012 miles
  • 2015 – 42,332 miles
  • 2014 – 39,924 miles
  • 2013 – 36,462 miles
  • 2012 – 32,856 miles
  • 2011 – 25,656 miles
  • 2010 – 18,229 miles
  • 2009 – 11,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,065 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,065 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    572254371587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,028 miles (+7,694)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,028 miles
    Test number
    657921931739
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,334 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    499112875989
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle rusty

  4. Fail101,334 miles (+8,731)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    234265735111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle rusty

  5. Pass92,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    168057080171
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,603 miles (+9,305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    548403534736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,298 miles (+14,192)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    836989084038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear stops (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,106 miles (+12,939)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    268655529077
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres worn on edges ( tearing up )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,167 miles (+6,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    213515813766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass50,012 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    400449901335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    928448731367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,443 miles (+6,111)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    546334437160
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass42,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    137028255496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,332 miles (+2,408)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    627618455022
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,924 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    245794984413
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail39,924 miles (+3,462)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    279194984155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass36,462 miles (+3,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,462 miles
    Test number
    349194813264
    • NoteFront tyres 2-3mm worn on outer edge

  18. Pass32,856 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,856 miles
    Test number
    569078592131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,656 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    338682581103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,229 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,229 miles
    Test number
    652543680128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,327 miles
    Test number
    320161309472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 DBB

Does S88 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 DBB expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 DBB?
The MOT on S88 DBB expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 DBB done?
S88 DBB was recorded at 109,065 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has S88 DBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 DBB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S88 DBB 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 DBB find?
S88 DBB passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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