SAAB

9 -3 · Blue

W488 AER

MOTExpired

MOT due4 Jan 2021

First reg16 Jun 2000

Mileage111,786 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 January 2026.

FAILED · 27 Jun 2024

Test date27 Jun 2024

Expiry—

Test number609491980406

Mileage111,786 mi

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryunderbody corrosion

MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 5 Jul 2019

Test date5 Jul 2019

Expiry4 Jan 2021

Test number503194949567

Mileage111,608 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Floor holed close to the seat mount

PASSED · 28 Jun 2018

Test date28 Jun 2018

Expiry27 Jun 2019

Test number548453154470

Mileage111,118 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

PASSED · 12 Apr 2017

Test date12 Apr 2017

Expiry16 Apr 2018

Test number919834175535

Mileage108,098 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisoryoil level low

PASSED · 9 Apr 2016

Test date9 Apr 2016

Expiry16 Apr 2017

Test number103105973511

Mileage101,609 mi

PASSED · 28 Mar 2015

Test date28 Mar 2015

Expiry16 Apr 2016

Test number509877885087

Mileage95,733 mi

PASSED · 5 Apr 2014

Test date5 Apr 2014

Expiry16 Apr 2015

Test number857505694030

Mileage90,407 mi

PASSED · 6 Apr 2013

Test date6 Apr 2013

Expiry16 Apr 2014

Test number357906793001

Mileage84,332 mi

PASSED · 6 Apr 2012

Test date6 Apr 2012

Expiry16 Apr 2013

Test number136297492405

Mileage78,820 mi

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

User EnteredRear exhaust rusty.

FAILED · 4 Apr 2012

Test date4 Apr 2012

Expiry—

Test number198835092483

Mileage78,819 mi

FailNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredRear exhaust rusty.

FAILED · 7 Apr 2011

Test date7 Apr 2011

Expiry—

Test number347457991027

Mileage73,460 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 7 Apr 2011

Test date7 Apr 2011

Expiry16 Apr 2012

Test number545087291063

Mileage73,460 mi

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 7 Apr 2010

Test date7 Apr 2010

Expiry16 Apr 2011

Test number974677990066

Mileage68,643 mi

AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

FAILED · 17 Mar 2009

Test date17 Mar 2009

Expiry—

Test number764976579006

Mileage62,537 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PASSED · 17 Mar 2009

Test date17 Mar 2009

Expiry16 Apr 2010

Test number122726479486

Mileage62,537 mi

PASSED · 17 Sep 2008

Test date17 Sep 2008

Expiry16 Sep 2009

Test number851631268266

Mileage61,692 mi

PASSED · 17 Apr 2008

Test date17 Apr 2008

Expiry16 Apr 2009

Test number564678508124

Mileage60,795 mi

PASSED · 27 Jun 2007

Test date27 Jun 2007

Expiry28 Jun 2008

Test number190268477123

Mileage46,622 mi

FAILED · 22 Jun 2007

Test date22 Jun 2007

Expiry—

Test number663773777100

Mileage46,124 mi

FailNearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

PASSED · 12 Jun 2006

Test date12 Jun 2006

Expiry28 Jun 2007

Test number933173666125

Mileage38,268 mi