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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

SOG 88MOT history

SOG 88 is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,566 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOG 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOG 88 was last recorded at 74,566 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,056 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
2,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,566 miles
  • 2025 – 73,056 miles
  • 2024 – 72,854 miles
  • 2022 – 71,122 miles
  • 2021 – 70,106 miles
  • 2020 – 68,121 miles
  • 2019 – 64,094 miles
  • 2018 – 60,469 miles
  • 2017 – 56,994 miles
  • 2016 – 54,425 miles
  • 2015 – 51,592 miles
  • 2014 – 47,786 miles
  • 2013 – 44,232 miles
  • 2012 – 40,659 miles
  • 2011 – 37,175 miles
  • 2010 – 32,753 miles
  • 2009 – 26,821 miles
  • 2008 – 23,220 miles
  • 2007 – 20,001 miles
  • 2006 – 15,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,566 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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,566 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    368845819099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,056 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    669681570174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,054 miles (+200)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    375879856347
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  4. Pass72,854 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,854 miles
    Test number
    244875276476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,852 miles (+1,730)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    322588107208
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass71,122 miles (+1,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,122 miles
    Test number
    483550824872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  7. Pass70,106 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    708716688883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  8. Pass68,121 miles (+4,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    761722064849
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  9. Pass64,094 miles (+3,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,094 miles
    Test number
    713119112372
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  10. Pass60,469 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,469 miles
    Test number
    681416594923
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass56,994 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    440358373003
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail56,992 miles (+2,567)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    700367380334
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass54,425 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    858037736003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,592 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    176761403256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass47,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    539670184247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,785 miles (+3,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    848620784247
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass44,232 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    306859683284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,659 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    345402192499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,175 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    389580471443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    344438780225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,753 miles (+5,932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    480847480258
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass26,821 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,821 miles
    Test number
    930630409385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,220 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    240063818428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,001 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,001 miles
    Test number
    934623107111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,162 miles
    Test number
    730592526177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SOG 88

What vehicle is registration SOG 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOG 88 on a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOG 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOG 88 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOG 88?
The MOT on SOG 88 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOG 88 done?
SOG 88 was recorded at 74,566 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,923 miles a year.
Has SOG 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOG 88 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on SOG 88 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 SOG 88 find?
SOG 88 passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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