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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

223 ACAMOT history

223 ACA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

223 ACA silver 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,212 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
223 ACA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

223 ACA was last recorded at 119,212 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,212 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,212 miles
  • 2024 – 114,612 miles
  • 2023 – 107,133 miles
  • 2022 – 104,383 miles
  • 2021 – 99,514 miles
  • 2020 – 92,185 miles
  • 2019 – 89,672 miles
  • 2018 – 86,987 miles
  • 2017 – 81,270 miles
  • 2016 – 74,921 miles
  • 2015 – 67,879 miles
  • 2014 – 60,035 miles
  • 2013 – 52,755 miles
  • 2012 – 46,240 miles
  • 2011 – 39,588 miles
  • 2010 – 32,871 miles
  • 2009 – 25,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,212 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    517953274656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,212 miles (+4,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    529887067792
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass114,612 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,612 miles
    Test number
    949127455417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass107,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    778977580073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,129 miles (+2,746)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,129 miles
    Test number
    793141697847
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass104,383 miles (+4,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    156918751441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,514 miles (+7,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,514 miles
    Test number
    637120611373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass92,185 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    341165163815
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
  9. Pass89,672 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    923265686115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail89,669 miles (+2,682)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    743452173363
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,987 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    643115614720
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass81,270 miles (+6,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    907708614194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (upper alloy shock absorber mount) (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (upper alloy shock absorber mount) (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels slightly stiff to turn when elevated
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look worn
  13. Pass74,921 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    382937278155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail74,903 miles (+7,024)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    566149747096
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (as marked) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass67,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    120778889402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail67,879 miles (+7,844)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    606764269583
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass60,035 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    506590584226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,755 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    355568363444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,240 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    108788152217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,588 miles (+6,717)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    808381571243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread down to 2.5 to 3.0mm
  21. Pass32,871 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,871 miles
    Test number
    873072070208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,714 miles
    Test number
    384280789452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 223 ACA

What vehicle is registration 223 ACA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 223 ACA on a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2006. 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 223 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 223 ACA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 223 ACA?
The MOT on 223 ACA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 223 ACA done?
223 ACA was recorded at 119,212 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has 223 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 223 ACA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 223 ACA 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 223 ACA find?
223 ACA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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