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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

293 RTCMOT history

293 RTC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

293 RTC black 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,788 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
293 RTC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

293 RTC was last recorded at 97,788 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,361 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,427 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,788 miles
  • 2024 – 92,361 miles
  • 2023 – 74,624 miles
  • 2022 – 59,268 miles
  • 2021 – 45,667 miles
  • 2020 – 42,893 miles
  • 2019 – 39,441 miles
  • 2018 – 36,580 miles
  • 2017 – 33,022 miles
  • 2016 – 29,213 miles
  • 2015 – 25,374 miles
  • 2014 – 21,820 miles
  • 2013 – 15,468 miles
  • 2012 – 12,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,788 miles (+5,427)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    148702305558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,361 miles (+17,737)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,361 miles
    Test number
    249225645540
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock absorber corroded

  3. Pass74,624 miles (+15,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    408056864232
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded

  4. Pass59,268 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    350977901542
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to front and rear suspension

  5. Fail59,268 miles (+13,601)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    699867471841
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to front and rear suspension

  6. Pass45,667 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    372575038828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,664 miles (+2,771)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    258602828047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass42,893 miles (+3,452)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    605896708654
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,441 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    533053567944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,580 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,580 miles
    Test number
    148505844430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,560 miles (+3,538)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    323844961354
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass33,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    671779481864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,022 miles (+3,809)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    573526700685
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,213 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    262823105393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass25,374 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    442880350594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,820 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,820 miles
    Test number
    787483764378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,978 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    878738724026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,468 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    15,468 miles
    Test number
    305567033011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,972 miles
    Test number
    629921332096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 293 RTC

What vehicle is registration 293 RTC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 293 RTC on a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 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 293 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 293 RTC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 293 RTC?
The MOT on 293 RTC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 293 RTC done?
293 RTC was recorded at 97,788 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has 293 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 293 RTC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 293 RTC 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 293 RTC find?
293 RTC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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