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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

EL 353MOT history

EL 353 is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

EL 353 grey 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,080 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EL 353
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EL 353 was last recorded at 75,080 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,072 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,080 miles
  • 2024 – 73,557 miles
  • 2023 – 71,038 miles
  • 2022 – 65,687 miles
  • 2021 – 60,595 miles
  • 2020 – 55,875 miles
  • 2019 – 49,390 miles
  • 2018 – 44,408 miles
  • 2017 – 39,082 miles
  • 2016 – 33,797 miles
  • 2015 – 28,500 miles
  • 2014 – 23,684 miles
  • 2013 – 19,609 miles
  • 2012 – 15,074 miles
  • 2011 – 11,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,080 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    877551973284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail75,072 miles (+1,515)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    591050973245
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of oil an oil leak
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded

  3. Pass73,557 miles (+2,519)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    375369945397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroding

  4. Pass71,038 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,038 miles
    Test number
    430204438127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,687 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    682630990401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,595 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    910037834034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    487023821555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,875 miles (+6,485)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    309554877507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    248652499043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,390 miles (+4,982)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    241827188737
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass44,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    293682926111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,408 miles (+5,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    979884795167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass39,082 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    845967169559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,797 miles (+5,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    786124429469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured all rear (1.1.A.3e)

  15. Pass28,500 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    447983595046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,684 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    129236184404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,609 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,609 miles
    Test number
    269777983095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,074 miles
    Test number
    195949382026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,074 miles (+3,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,074 miles
    Test number
    939689082086
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass11,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,280 miles
    Test number
    997167481073
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Questions about EL 353

What vehicle is registration EL 353 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EL 353 on a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. 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 EL 353 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EL 353 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on EL 353?
The MOT on EL 353 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EL 353 done?
EL 353 was recorded at 75,080 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has EL 353 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EL 353 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on EL 353 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 EL 353 find?
EL 353 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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