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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

K25 AABMOT history

K25 AAB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

K25 AAB silver 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
175,299 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 AAB was last recorded at 175,299 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,237 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
11,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,299 miles
  • 2025 – 171,874 miles
  • 2024 – 169,798 miles
  • 2023 – 158,620 miles
  • 2022 – 146,493 miles
  • 2021 – 136,984 miles
  • 2020 – 131,133 miles
  • 2019 – 117,945 miles
  • 2018 – 106,441 miles
  • 2017 – 94,405 miles
  • 2016 – 86,284 miles
  • 2015 – 69,884 miles
  • 2014 – 54,699 miles
  • 2013 – 35,309 miles
  • 2012 – 19,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,299 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    175,299 miles
    Test number
    422207244247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail175,237 miles (+3,363)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,237 miles
    Test number
    964127603567
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear parking brakes have low efforts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass171,874 miles (+2,076)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,874 miles
    Test number
    270096960032
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion

  4. Pass169,798 miles (+11,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    169,798 miles
    Test number
    503189910587
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,620 miles (+12,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,620 miles
    Test number
    570922585720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass146,493 miles (+9,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    148381464308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass136,984 miles (+5,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,984 miles
    Test number
    266713330379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass131,133 miles (+13,188)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    966646865534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,945 miles (+11,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    449384278322
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp dull

  10. Pass106,441 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    727184840300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,057 miles (+10,652)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    556883002568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass94,405 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    726759360175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,284 miles (+16,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    713586005627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass69,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    685367375198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,884 miles (+15,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    787177075195
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  16. Pass54,699 miles (+19,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    637178564137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass35,309 miles (+15,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    787258873162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    747935592119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K25 AAB

Does K25 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 AAB is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K25 AAB?
The MOT on K25 AAB is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K25 AAB done?
K25 AAB was recorded at 175,299 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 11,063 miles a year.
Has K25 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 AAB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K25 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 K25 AAB find?
K25 AAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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