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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

171 MPMOT history

171 MP is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

171 MP grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,197 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 MP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 MP was last recorded at 87,197 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,178 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,197 miles
  • 2025 – 85,414 miles
  • 2024 – 83,674 miles
  • 2023 – 81,678 miles
  • 2022 – 79,150 miles
  • 2021 – 77,225 miles
  • 2020 – 75,564 miles
  • 2019 – 73,896 miles
  • 2018 – 69,807 miles
  • 2017 – 66,323 miles
  • 2016 – 62,150 miles
  • 2015 – 57,506 miles
  • 2014 – 53,470 miles
  • 2013 – 47,536 miles
  • 2012 – 41,553 miles
  • 2011 – 36,393 miles
  • 2010 – 32,215 miles
  • 2009 – 27,428 miles
  • 2008 – 21,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,197 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front fog lamp inop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,197 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    118195153530
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,178 miles (+1,764)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    963352543297
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,414 miles (+1,740)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,414 miles
    Test number
    755306463326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre out of shape both sides
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass83,674 miles (+1,996)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    695032060188
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm & worn out of shape on the inner edge (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass81,678 miles (+2,528)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    134676830778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass79,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    365039235017
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also very slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail79,150 miles (+1,925)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    137784296496
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also very slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass77,225 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    277950456003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,564 miles (+1,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,564 miles
    Test number
    651615834506
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,896 miles (+4,089)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    885417971086
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,807 miles (+91)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,807 miles
    Test number
    558361523433
    • AdvisoryFront All washer jets poor aim
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail69,716 miles (+3,393)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    694496256605
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All washer jets poor aim
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,323 miles (+4,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    814018425117
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak present - appears major

  14. Pass62,150 miles (+4,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    749264348069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass57,506 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    919390864021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass53,470 miles (+5,934)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    828461764202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass47,536 miles (+5,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    159697643282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,553 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    697223562240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,393 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,393 miles
    Test number
    507890351222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    233079650207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,215 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    302328950475
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass32,215 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    722488650266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,428 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,428 miles
    Test number
    654025949268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,381 miles
    Test number
    860751468210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 171 MP

What vehicle is registration 171 MP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 MP on a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. 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 171 MP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 MP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 171 MP?
The MOT on 171 MP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 MP done?
171 MP was recorded at 87,197 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
Has 171 MP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 171 MP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 171 MP 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 171 MP find?
171 MP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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