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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

C5 UOLMOT history

C5 UOL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

C5 UOL black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,343 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 UOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 UOL was last recorded at 83,343 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,411 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,343 miles
  • 2024 – 80,411 miles
  • 2023 – 76,983 miles
  • 2022 – 72,315 miles
  • 2021 – 71,337 miles
  • 2020 – 68,733 miles
  • 2019 – 65,827 miles
  • 2018 – 61,249 miles
  • 2017 – 51,595 miles
  • 2016 – 43,067 miles
  • 2015 – 37,058 miles
  • 2014 – 32,127 miles
  • 2013 – 25,772 miles
  • 2012 – 18,034 miles
  • 2011 – 9,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,343 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,343 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    991466424416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass80,411 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,411 miles
    Test number
    763102343643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,983 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    992879996833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,315 miles (+978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    648914721471
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track rod/ tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,337 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    872314813799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,328 miles (+2,595)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    501301216432
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass68,733 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    103736287249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,827 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    242175671928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,249 miles (+9,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    139851914085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre wall cut.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass51,595 miles (+8,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    104305393947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,067 miles
    Test number
    537507312799
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE SIDEWALL CUT EXPOSING CORDS BUT NOT BEYOND MINIMUM LENGTH

  12. Fail43,067 miles (+6,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,067 miles
    Test number
    529857992703
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass37,058 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    648566375082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,127 miles (+6,355)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    969879474151
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished/starting to split between tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass25,772 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    296532183489
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split between tread

  16. Fail25,760 miles (+7,726)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,760 miles
    Test number
    509350683148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre ON legal limit

  17. Pass18,034 miles (+8,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,034 miles
    Test number
    565422782135
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to split between tread

  18. Pass9,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,724 miles
    Test number
    629752081192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 UOL

Does C5 UOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 UOL expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 UOL?
The MOT on C5 UOL expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 UOL done?
C5 UOL was recorded at 83,343 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has C5 UOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 UOL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 UOL 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 C5 UOL find?
C5 UOL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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