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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

B20 RNSMOT history

B20 RNS is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

B20 RNS black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,064 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RNS was last recorded at 183,064 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2018: 354 miles, lower than 154,377 miles on 10 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,006 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
4,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,064 miles
  • 2024 – 181,253 miles
  • 2023 – 177,835 miles
  • 2022 – 172,708 miles
  • 2021 – 167,166 miles
  • 2020 – 163,686 miles
  • 2019 – 160,984 miles
  • 2018 – 157,674 miles
  • 2017 – 154,377 miles
  • 2016 – 150,089 miles
  • 2015 – 145,103 miles
  • 2014 – 138,656 miles
  • 2013 – 127,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,064 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,064 miles (+58)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,064 miles
    Test number
    185833264240
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail183,006 miles (+1,753)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,006 miles
    Test number
    300084689370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass181,253 miles (+3,418)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,253 miles
    Test number
    929671481591
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass177,835 miles (+5,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,835 miles
    Test number
    246394818157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass172,708 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    429076502292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass167,166 miles (+3,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,166 miles
    Test number
    537091817106
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass163,686 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,686 miles
    Test number
    589416493120
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass160,984 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,984 miles
    Test number
    763277086637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,674 miles
    Test number
    686917821905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail354 miles (-154,023)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354 miles
    Test number
    740744362470
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  11. Pass154,377 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,377 miles
    Test number
    609793352617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  12. Fail154,317 miles (+4,228)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    267058337249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass150,089 miles (+4,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    471375000535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  14. Pass145,103 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    511950024360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,656 miles (+10,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,656 miles
    Test number
    815043894271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass127,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    258526193289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about B20 RNS

Does B20 RNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RNS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 RNS?
The MOT on B20 RNS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RNS done?
B20 RNS was recorded at 183,064 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
Has B20 RNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RNS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 RNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 RNS find?
B20 RNS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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