
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass160,984 miles (+3,310)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,984 miles
- Test number
- 763277086637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 157,674 miles
- Test number
- 686917821905
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass145,103 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 145,103 miles
- Test number
- 511950024360
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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