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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

143 RSPMOT history

143 RSP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

143 RSP black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
77,559 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
143 RSP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

143 RSP was last recorded at 77,559 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,841 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,559 miles
  • 2025 – 75,841 miles
  • 2024 – 72,840 miles
  • 2023 – 63,609 miles
  • 2022 – 62,265 miles
  • 2021 – 57,117 miles
  • 2020 – 50,873 miles
  • 2019 – 44,943 miles
  • 2018 – 41,263 miles
  • 2017 – 36,752 miles
  • 2016 – 32,083 miles
  • 2015 – 28,700 miles
  • 2014 – 23,620 miles
  • 2013 – 18,070 miles
  • 2012 – 14,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside side indicator cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Low tyre pressure light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Outer sills not visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,559 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    792304754665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,841 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    919049339818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,839 miles (+2,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    565529489540
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass72,840 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    429064285594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,609 miles (+1,344)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,609 miles
    Test number
    592369684572
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,265 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    395982890342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,117 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    922816305462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    530705373078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail50,873 miles (+5,930)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    270725547346
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,943 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    550829204032
    • AdvisoryNearside side indicator cover missing
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail44,941 miles (+3,678)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,941 miles
    Test number
    178039299642
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side indicator cover missing
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass41,263 miles (+4,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    907753706925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damadged
    • AdvisoryNearside damage to body work
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside wing indicator damadged

  13. Pass36,752 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    740921715167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,083 miles (+3,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,083 miles
    Test number
    501666757984
    • AdvisoryTray's fitted

  15. Pass28,700 miles (+5,080)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    975282725258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass23,620 miles (+5,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    217774524223
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

  17. Pass18,070 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,070 miles
    Test number
    597953353119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,494 miles
    Test number
    177673662443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 143 RSP

What vehicle is registration 143 RSP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 143 RSP on a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 143 RSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 143 RSP is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 143 RSP?
The MOT on 143 RSP is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 143 RSP done?
143 RSP was recorded at 77,559 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has 143 RSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 143 RSP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 143 RSP 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 143 RSP find?
143 RSP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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