VX08FWM - SAAB 9-3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 16 hours ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,647 mi
Expires: 19 November 2026
Passed - 18 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,829 mi
Expires: 17 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 18 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,800 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 06 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,178 mi
Expires: 05 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Failed - 30 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,176 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Passed - 31 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,582 mi
Expires: 30 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Advisory offside rear brake back-plate corroded.
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,814 mi
Expires: 08 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,814 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- Major Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,665 mi
Expires: 21 May 2021
Failed - 22 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,665 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,808 mi
Expires: 26 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,987 mi
Expires: 26 April 2019
Passed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,907 mi
Expires: 26 April 2018
Failed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,888 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 22 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,951 mi
Expires: 21 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front both wipers smearing slightly
- Advisory engine oil leak
Failed - 22 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,947 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front both wipers smearing slightly
- Advisory engine oil leak
Passed - 07 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,388 mi
Expires: 06 April 2016
Failed - 07 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,388 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 28 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,242 mi
Expires: 03 March 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 04 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,274 mi
Expires: 03 March 2014
Passed - 29 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,686 mi
Expires: 28 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 29 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,686 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 07 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,451 mi
Expires: 06 June 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VX08FWM?
The MOT expires on 19 November 2026.
What is the tax status of VX08FWM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2026.
What are the specifications of VX08FWM?
This is a 2008 SAAB 9-3 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VX08FWM?
This vehicle produces 214 g/km of CO2 emissions.