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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

S99 BBMMOT history

S99 BBM is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
129,160 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 BBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 BBM was last recorded at 129,160 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,551 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,609 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,160 miles
  • 2025 – 126,551 miles
  • 2024 – 123,068 miles
  • 2023 – 111,698 miles
  • 2021 – 107,973 miles
  • 2019 – 106,490 miles
  • 2018 – 105,613 miles
  • 2016 – 100,125 miles
  • 2015 – 93,084 miles
  • 2014 – 86,122 miles
  • 2013 – 81,705 miles
  • 2012 – 79,646 miles
  • 2011 – 74,005 miles
  • 2010 – 68,546 miles
  • 2008 – 57,516 miles
  • 2007 – 49,039 miles
  • 2005 – 36,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,160 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery mount/clamp defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer surface peeling off in inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,160 miles (+2,609)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    782759205276
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,551 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,551 miles
    Test number
    822902892820
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail126,551 miles (+3,483)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,551 miles
    Test number
    293224913823
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass123,068 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,068 miles
    Test number
    480898644241
    • AdvisoryBattery mount/clamp defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail123,068 miles (+11,370)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,068 miles
    Test number
    656328791672
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery mount/clamp defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass111,698 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,698 miles
    Test number
    480476923074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer surface peeling off in inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,690 miles (+3,717)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    662868750484
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underbody near jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer surface peeling off in inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,973 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,973 miles
    Test number
    995972520857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,972 miles (+1,482)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    495540082696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass106,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    894219684735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,490 miles (+877)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    780073602209
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass105,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    620539400702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail105,613 miles (+5,488)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    671952006402
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,125 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    822459991962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    136935328668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail93,084 miles (+6,962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    887055613038
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    937338194173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,122 miles (+4,417)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    366797994125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass81,705 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    277300923267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail81,705 miles (+2,059)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    996440523233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass79,646 miles (+5,641)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,646 miles
    Test number
    277461822249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,005 miles (+5,459)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,005 miles
    Test number
    629937801294
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteSome corrosion to both front brake discs

  23. Pass68,546 miles (+4,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    740739020295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSome corrosion to both rear brake discs

  24. Pass64,344 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,344 miles
    Test number
    191684000432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,516 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    973494868367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,039 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    154437847380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,685 miles (+4,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    201962207041
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn smooth in inner edge

  28. Pass36,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    202303765345
    • NoteEngine oil leak

Questions about S99 BBM

Does S99 BBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 BBM is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 BBM?
The MOT on S99 BBM is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 BBM done?
S99 BBM was recorded at 129,160 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has S99 BBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 BBM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S99 BBM 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 S99 BBM find?
S99 BBM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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