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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

F5 MAFMOT history

F5 MAF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

F5 MAF blue 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,078 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MAF was last recorded at 162,078 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,024 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
8,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,078 miles
  • 2025 – 158,024 miles
  • 2024 – 152,563 miles
  • 2023 – 149,127 miles
  • 2022 – 143,825 miles
  • 2021 – 140,014 miles
  • 2020 – 135,526 miles
  • 2019 – 129,688 miles
  • 2018 – 122,526 miles
  • 2017 – 115,397 miles
  • 2016 – 108,868 miles
  • 2015 – 101,567 miles
  • 2014 – 97,957 miles
  • 2013 – 85,538 miles
  • 2012 – 79,166 miles
  • 2011 – 50,981 miles
  • 2009 – 29,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,078 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,078 miles
    Test number
    429135692407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,024 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,024 miles
    Test number
    886109744784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,563 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,563 miles
    Test number
    864027924752
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,127 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,127 miles
    Test number
    917548659464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,825 miles (+3,811)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,825 miles
    Test number
    483006776629
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,014 miles (+4,488)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    220045923252
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass135,526 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    460448126078
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail135,475 miles (+5,787)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,475 miles
    Test number
    246345272713
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass129,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    587787705787
    • 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))

  10. Fail129,686 miles (+7,160)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,686 miles
    Test number
    915915957810
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass122,526 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    274282402838
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail122,525 miles (+7,128)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    169505982036
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass115,397 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,397 miles
    Test number
    884547733362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,868 miles (+7,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    219183367576
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass101,567 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    215264635088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,957 miles (+12,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    535395434074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,538 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    168727503472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,166 miles (+28,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    307127532046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,981 miles (+21,234)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    867328221078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs warn and corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass29,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    294959399274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MAF

Does F5 MAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MAF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MAF?
The MOT on F5 MAF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MAF done?
F5 MAF was recorded at 162,078 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,149 miles a year.
Has F5 MAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MAF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on F5 MAF 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 F5 MAF find?
F5 MAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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