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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S8 VVKMOT history

S8 VVK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,490 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VVK was last recorded at 152,490 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,489 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,490 miles
  • 2025 – 144,275 miles
  • 2024 – 137,073 miles
  • 2023 – 125,455 miles
  • 2022 – 114,900 miles
  • 2021 – 99,035 miles
  • 2020 – 94,702 miles
  • 2019 – 93,015 miles
  • 2018 – 91,430 miles
  • 2017 – 88,980 miles
  • 2016 – 82,662 miles
  • 2015 – 80,901 miles
  • 2014 – 80,201 miles
  • 2013 – 79,437 miles
  • 2012 – 77,519 miles
  • 2011 – 73,530 miles
  • 2010 – 64,113 miles
  • 2009 – 56,240 miles
  • 2008 – 47,416 miles
  • 2007 – 38,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from around transmission oil cooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering system slightly rough both macpherson strut top mounting bearings slightly rough when steering turned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,490 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,490 miles
    Test number
    992631741864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,489 miles (+8,214)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,489 miles
    Test number
    571554785867
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,275 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,275 miles
    Test number
    571186865421
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,274 miles (+7,201)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    300006980765
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,073 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,073 miles
    Test number
    987911829792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,071 miles (+9,616)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,071 miles
    Test number
    289594099472
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,455 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,455 miles
    Test number
    445356611117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,454 miles (+10,554)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    378380752843
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough nearside front macpherson strut upper mounting bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber upper mountings slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass114,900 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    849864982891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from around transmission oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough both macpherson strut top mounting bearings slightly rough when steering turned (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Fail114,873 miles (+15,838)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,873 miles
    Test number
    450286558863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure strengthening bar securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure strengthening bar securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from around transmission oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough both macpherson strut top mounting bearings slightly rough when steering turned (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass99,035 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    387617381347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail98,938 miles (+4,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    283499748503
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,702 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    827375386807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    315536972449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail93,015 miles (+1,585)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    712408579287
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass91,430 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    128159552516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,980 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    652497172539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,662 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    282858786439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,901 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    190097962843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,201 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    178606204280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,437 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    198761773113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,519 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    757744682062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail77,519 miles (+3,989)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    759854682019
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass73,530 miles (+9,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    198373981458
    • NoteNumber plates secured by double sided tape.

  25. Pass64,113 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    260515050097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,240 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,240 miles
    Test number
    123213479017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,416 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    800212388008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    884457287025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 VVK

Does S8 VVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VVK is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VVK?
The MOT on S8 VVK is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VVK done?
S8 VVK was recorded at 152,490 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has S8 VVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VVK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 VVK 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 VVK find?
S8 VVK passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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