SH08RZN - SAAB 9-3
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,986 mi
Expires: 09 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR. Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
Failed - 28 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,945 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR. Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
Failed - 01 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,960 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,253 mi
Expires: 27 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,282 mi
Expires: 27 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 25 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,258 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 16 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,057 mi
Expires: 15 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 06 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,015 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 28 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,987 mi
Expires: 05 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 21 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,650 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,526 mi
Expires: 05 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory brake discs and brake hoses ferrules slightly pitted
Passed - 06 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,513 mi
Expires: 23 March 2019
Failed - 02 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,513 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 22 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,142 mi
Expires: 23 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s/f tyre bald inner edge, rest 3mm
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 18 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,984 mi
Expires: 23 March 2017
Failed - 18 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,984 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 23 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,301 mi
Expires: 23 March 2016
Passed - 24 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,203 mi
Expires: 23 March 2015
Passed - 08 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,185 mi
Expires: 07 July 2014
Passed - 29 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,406 mi
Expires: 31 May 2013
Passed - 01 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,185 mi
Expires: 31 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SH08RZN?
The MOT expires on 09 September 2026.
What is the tax status of SH08RZN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of SH08RZN?
This is a 2008 SAAB 9-3 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1910cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SH08RZN?
This vehicle produces 169 g/km of CO2 emissions.