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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

T8 ESOMOT history

T8 ESO is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,759 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ESO was last recorded at 133,759 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,766 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,993 miles
Average per year
7,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,759 miles
  • 2024 – 131,766 miles
  • 2022 – 125,277 miles
  • 2021 – 117,147 miles
  • 2020 – 102,705 miles
  • 2019 – 90,676 miles
  • 2018 – 88,043 miles
  • 2017 – 82,978 miles
  • 2016 – 73,117 miles
  • 2015 – 64,898 miles
  • 2014 – 56,015 miles
  • 2013 – 47,570 miles
  • 2012 – 41,974 miles
  • 2011 – 26,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,759 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside and nearside mirrors deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,759 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,759 miles
    Test number
    350921920148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,766 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,766 miles
    Test number
    169366538416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,092 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    845978923755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,277 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,277 miles
    Test number
    896143243871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,147 miles (+14,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,147 miles
    Test number
    447041820705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    253342266753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,705 miles (+12,029)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    971944735483
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    661441327592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,676 miles (+2,633)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    570432687947
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass88,043 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    862299488408
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside mirrors deteriorating

  11. Fail88,043 miles (+5,065)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    804398739816
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside mirrors deteriorating

  12. Pass82,978 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    111424674521
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryRear bike rack covers rear number plate when attatched.

  13. Pass73,117 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    649801481049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail73,096 miles (+8,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    383061343670
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass64,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    389260775137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,898 miles (+8,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    968630675163
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,015 miles (+8,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    906311354156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass47,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    267044533167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,570 miles (+5,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    507213833149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,974 miles (+15,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,974 miles
    Test number
    305450652215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass26,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    668529351241
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Questions about T8 ESO

Does T8 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ESO is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ESO?
The MOT on T8 ESO is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 ESO done?
T8 ESO was recorded at 133,759 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,526 miles a year.
Has T8 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ESO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 ESO 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 T8 ESO find?
T8 ESO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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