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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

W228 EACMOT history

W228 EAC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
118,986 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 EAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 EAC was last recorded at 118,986 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,874 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,986 miles
  • 2024 – 118,874 miles
  • 2023 – 117,968 miles
  • 2022 – 113,436 miles
  • 2021 – 109,022 miles
  • 2020 – 103,068 miles
  • 2019 – 94,327 miles
  • 2018 – 84,755 miles
  • 2017 – 74,355 miles
  • 2016 – 63,943 miles
  • 2015 – 54,696 miles
  • 2014 – 44,904 miles
  • 2013 – 36,791 miles
  • 2012 – 35,105 miles
  • 2011 – 33,636 miles
  • 2010 – 31,916 miles
  • 2009 – 28,785 miles
  • 2008 – 26,706 miles
  • 2007 – 24,828 miles
  • 2006 – 22,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,986 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 holes in drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,986 miles (+112)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    657591904024
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 holes in drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass118,874 miles (+906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    428084438575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to floor

  3. Pass117,968 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    562946850056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail117,966 miles (+4,530)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    133876782661
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass113,436 miles (+4,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,436 miles
    Test number
    314446142054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,022 miles (+5,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,022 miles
    Test number
    757005987318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,068 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    891748617009
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail103,068 miles (+8,741)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    261496121442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ALONG TREADS + GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass94,327 miles (+9,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    175682044991
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH WEARING UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES + PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    631648858625
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

  11. Fail84,755 miles (+10,400)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    765533887411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

  12. Pass74,355 miles (+10,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    910232081945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryWEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

  13. Pass63,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    747059663944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in both front brake discs

  14. Fail63,943 miles (+9,247)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    736307968513
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in both front brake discs

  15. Pass54,696 miles (+9,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,696 miles
    Test number
    806503005254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOFFSDIE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

  16. Pass44,904 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,904 miles
    Test number
    576584004261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,280 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,280 miles
    Test number
    866656314166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    596154123136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,791 miles (+1,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    616244423118
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass35,105 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    677207782022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,636 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    497527891004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,916 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    574047390052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass28,785 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,785 miles
    Test number
    911621599010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,706 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    144743598081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,828 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    431798987022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,764 miles
    Test number
    514598886024
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W228 EAC

Does W228 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 EAC expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 EAC?
The MOT on W228 EAC expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 EAC done?
W228 EAC was recorded at 118,986 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has W228 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 EAC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 EAC 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 W228 EAC find?
W228 EAC failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe condition; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 11 more.

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