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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

D14 FALMOT history

D14 FAL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

D14 FAL silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,634 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

D14 FAL was last recorded at 131,634 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,603 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,031 miles
Average per year
4,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,634 miles
  • 2025 – 128,603 miles
  • 2024 – 123,168 miles
  • 2023 – 117,472 miles
  • 2022 – 112,035 miles
  • 2021 – 107,558 miles
  • 2020 – 106,413 miles
  • 2019 – 100,416 miles
  • 2018 – 94,914 miles
  • 2017 – 90,703 miles
  • 2016 – 85,094 miles
  • 2015 – 78,223 miles
  • 2014 – 71,193 miles
  • 2013 – 68,463 miles
  • 2012 – 64,135 miles
  • 2011 – 60,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,634 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBonnet strut insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 * Nails
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,634 miles (+3,031)4 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,634 miles
    Test number
    307141702799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 * Nails
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,603 miles (+5,435)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    519479452237
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,168 miles (+5,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    224097388788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mil limit and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,472 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,472 miles
    Test number
    173394776524
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

  5. Fail117,468 miles (+5,433)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    373449326603
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

  6. Pass112,035 miles (+4,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    583875110406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,558 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    422270791086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,556 miles (+1,143)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    450535648273
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,413 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    595553011503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,416 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    229758476194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,914 miles (+4,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    966041489047
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass90,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    870685373832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail90,703 miles (+5,609)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    330779238460
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass85,094 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    161764076150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,223 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    279102315138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,193 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    246318714482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,463 miles (+4,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    648088743231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,135 miles (+22)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    626319942279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s diff seal leaking oil

  19. Fail64,113 miles (+3,955)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    805838942263
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s diff seal leaking oil

  20. Pass60,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    387408551258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,158 miles (+4,293)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    796847751219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  22. Pass55,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    436995601098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D14 FAL

Does D14 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 FAL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D14 FAL?
The MOT on D14 FAL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 FAL done?
D14 FAL was recorded at 131,634 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,802 miles a year.
Has D14 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 FAL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on D14 FAL 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 D14 FAL find?
D14 FAL failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 7 more.

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