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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,792 cc

G23 AABMOT history

G23 AAB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

G23 AAB blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
152,864 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G23 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G23 AAB was last recorded at 152,864 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 9,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,776 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,088 miles
Average per year
6,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,864 miles
  • 2024 – 143,776 miles
  • 2023 – 130,810 miles
  • 2022 – 122,776 miles
  • 2021 – 117,386 miles
  • 2020 – 113,184 miles
  • 2019 – 108,443 miles
  • 2018 – 104,427 miles
  • 2017 – 100,301 miles
  • 2016 – 95,170 miles
  • 2015 – 89,282 miles
  • 2014 – 83,819 miles
  • 2013 – 77,527 miles
  • 2012 – 66,976 miles
  • 2011 – 52,702 miles
  • 2010 – 52,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,864 miles (+9,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,864 miles
    Test number
    760427830120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  2. Pass143,776 miles (+12,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    737388426840
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    310760441035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail130,810 miles (+8,034)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    446560301869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass122,776 miles (+5,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,776 miles
    Test number
    590495058559
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  6. Pass117,386 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    179671367933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,184 miles
    Test number
    819446205214
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail113,184 miles (+4,741)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,184 miles
    Test number
    275345019509
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc surface too small / pads pressing past the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc surface too small / pads pressing past the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,443 miles (+4,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    108,443 miles
    Test number
    640508234846
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    919615149421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail104,427 miles (+4,126)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    991000546684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass100,301 miles (+5,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    755816744728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass95,170 miles (+5,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    500048339309
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low tread on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres lower tread on inner edges

  14. Pass89,282 miles (+5,463)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,282 miles
    Test number
    738897165103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass83,819 miles (+6,292)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,819 miles
    Test number
    349617254191
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass77,527 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,527 miles
    Test number
    646188263114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,879 miles (+9,903)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    337987623196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass66,976 miles (+14,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    259949222172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass52,702 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    805734221156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    294564960281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G23 AAB

Does G23 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G23 AAB expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G23 AAB?
The MOT on G23 AAB expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G23 AAB done?
G23 AAB was recorded at 152,864 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 6,780 miles a year.
Has G23 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G23 AAB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on G23 AAB 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 G23 AAB find?
G23 AAB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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