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Saab 9-3

Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

S8 KNCMOT history

S8 KNC is a beige petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

S8 KNC beige 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 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
139,219 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KNC was last recorded at 139,219 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,130 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
9,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,219 miles
  • 2020 – 132,830 miles
  • 2019 – 119,793 miles
  • 2018 – 111,849 miles
  • 2017 – 101,063 miles
  • 2016 – 92,219 miles
  • 2015 – 80,280 miles
  • 2014 – 65,175 miles
  • 2013 – 52,362 miles
  • 2012 – 43,337 miles
  • 2011 – 36,698 miles
  • 2010 – 28,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,219 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    471877297297
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,219 miles (+89)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    923759055818
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,130 miles (+6,300)4 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,130 miles
    Test number
    624819384964
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,830 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,830 miles
    Test number
    439301683564
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,822 miles (+13,029)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,822 miles
    Test number
    939057151136
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    191780574798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,793 miles (+7,944)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    322941298121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    779931022994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail111,849 miles (+10,786)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    135730685839
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass101,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    599134010121
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  11. Fail101,063 miles (+8,844)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    583360458831
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  12. Pass92,219 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    551104819318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail92,213 miles (+11,933)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,213 miles
    Test number
    283208728068
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass80,280 miles (+15,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    206867385056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,175 miles (+12,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,175 miles
    Test number
    136056564071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,362 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    655052473001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,337 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    658723772089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,698 miles (+8,431)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    989122181061
    • NoteFront tyres on 2.5mm inner edges.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear suspension top hub mount bushes.

  19. Pass28,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,267 miles
    Test number
    903625270046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KNC

Does S8 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 KNC expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 KNC?
The MOT on S8 KNC expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 KNC done?
S8 KNC was recorded at 139,219 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 9,547 miles a year.
Has S8 KNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KNC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 KNC 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 S8 KNC find?
S8 KNC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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