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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

539 PAFMOT history

539 PAF is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

539 PAF blue 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 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,744 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
539 PAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

539 PAF was last recorded at 99,744 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 11,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,904 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,840 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,744 miles
  • 2025 – 87,904 miles
  • 2024 – 75,559 miles
  • 2023 – 64,105 miles
  • 2022 – 54,291 miles
  • 2021 – 50,075 miles
  • 2020 – 49,163 miles
  • 2019 – 48,704 miles
  • 2018 – 47,174 miles
  • 2017 – 45,923 miles
  • 2016 – 44,014 miles
  • 2015 – 40,615 miles
  • 2014 – 38,024 miles
  • 2013 – 35,671 miles
  • 2012 – 32,151 miles
  • 2011 – 29,752 miles
  • 2010 – 27,106 miles
  • 2009 – 24,205 miles
  • 2008 – 20,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bald on inner tread and wearing unevenly and approx 3.10mm--advise to replace
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn/balding on inner tread,wearing unevenly and under 4mm--advise to replace
  • AdvisoryMil on dash

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,744 miles (+11,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,744 miles
    Test number
    897209915095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bald on inner tread and wearing unevenly and approx 3.10mm--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn/balding on inner tread,wearing unevenly and under 4mm--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryMil on dash

  2. Pass87,904 miles (+12,345)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    871369032454
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,559 miles (+11,454)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    520167496189
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass64,105 miles (+9,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    921750229609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass54,291 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    990291099701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,075 miles (+912)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    402785563309
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass49,163 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    115776696356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass48,704 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    120038403814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,174 miles (+1,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    974138542335
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,923 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    450217147625
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail45,921 miles (+1,907)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    152862659631
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass44,014 miles (+3,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    751449617453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass40,615 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    385404912428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,024 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    657213194219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,671 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    377212103338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,151 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    628502292213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass29,752 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    318159991224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,106 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,106 miles
    Test number
    963582800344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,205 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    590285999282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,284 miles
    Test number
    193745898282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 539 PAF

What vehicle is registration 539 PAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 539 PAF on a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 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 539 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 539 PAF is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 539 PAF?
The MOT on 539 PAF is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 539 PAF done?
539 PAF was recorded at 99,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has 539 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 539 PAF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on 539 PAF 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 539 PAF find?
539 PAF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn; nearside rear bald on inner tread and wearing unevenly and approx 3.10mm--advise to replace, and 3 more.

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