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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

V8 WBKMOT history

V8 WBK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V8 WBK black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,712 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WBK was last recorded at 91,712 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,494 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,218 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,712 miles
  • 2025 – 90,494 miles
  • 2024 – 88,708 miles
  • 2023 – 86,834 miles
  • 2022 – 85,445 miles
  • 2021 – 83,600 miles
  • 2020 – 82,326 miles
  • 2019 – 81,082 miles
  • 2018 – 77,891 miles
  • 2017 – 73,509 miles
  • 2016 – 70,495 miles
  • 2015 – 65,751 miles
  • 2014 – 61,376 miles
  • 2013 – 54,302 miles
  • 2012 – 49,151 miles
  • 2011 – 41,664 miles
  • 2010 – 34,182 miles
  • 2009 – 23,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,712 miles (+1,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    692733846440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,494 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    193501858255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,492 miles (+1,784)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,492 miles
    Test number
    138046716376
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,708 miles (+1,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    759223023737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,834 miles (+1,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    988373400772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,445 miles (+1,845)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    787613571384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,600 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    205417037159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,326 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    847602308183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail82,323 miles (+1,241)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    542975042145
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass81,082 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    329386148066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,080 miles (+3,189)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,080 miles
    Test number
    460310761073
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,891 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    730076833971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,509 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    984267379270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,495 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    865817234789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,751 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    895774385196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,376 miles (+7,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    166300194107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,302 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    309881773114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,151 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    175548782126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,664 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    205087861445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,182 miles (+10,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    630902680112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass23,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,771 miles
    Test number
    953098389181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WBK

Does V8 WBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WBK is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WBK?
The MOT on V8 WBK is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WBK done?
V8 WBK was recorded at 91,712 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has V8 WBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WBK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 WBK 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 V8 WBK find?
V8 WBK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, and 2 more.

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