Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc
PPB 5MOT history
PPB 5 is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 89,346 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,584 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PPB 5
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 3 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PPB 5 was last recorded at 89,346 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,324 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,022 miles
- Average per year
- 3,584 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,346 miles
- 2025 – 88,324 miles
- 2024 – 87,343 miles
- 2023 – 86,391 miles
- 2022 – 85,111 miles
- 2021 – 83,444 miles
- 2020 – 82,074 miles
- 2019 – 80,114 miles
- 2018 – 78,227 miles
- 2017 – 74,481 miles
- 2016 – 65,368 miles
- 2015 – 53,913 miles
- 2014 – 45,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,346 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /floor support(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /floor support(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNumber plates shortened but have correct spacing between characters
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,346 miles (+1,022)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 776441436127
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /floor support(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /floor support(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNumber plates shortened but have correct spacing between characters
Pass88,324 miles (+981)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 88,324 miles
- Test number
- 149400360371
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,343 miles (+952)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 87,343 miles
- Test number
- 662190975643
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded/advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/strengthening plate(advise repaired) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower both front lower suspension arm lower ball joint dust covers perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /strengthening plate(advise repaired) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,391 miles (+1,280)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 86,391 miles
- Test number
- 998691941341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,111 miles (+1,667)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,111 miles
- Test number
- 190700124208
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass83,444 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 83,444 miles
- Test number
- 567458741502
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,444 miles (+1,370)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,444 miles
- Test number
- 794434939268
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,074 miles (+1,960)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,074 miles
- Test number
- 239053853956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames very rusty
Pass80,114 miles (+1,887)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,114 miles
- Test number
- 386866956724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,227 miles (+3,746)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 78,227 miles
- Test number
- 664291097402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,481 miles
- Test number
- 699643347546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,481 miles (+9,113)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,481 miles
- Test number
- 731357661816
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,368 miles (+11,455)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,368 miles
- Test number
- 305281570555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,913 miles (+8,104)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,913 miles
- Test number
- 589105354680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,809 miles
- Test number
- 387360544251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PPB 5
- What vehicle is registration PPB 5 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PPB 5 on a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Sept 2011. 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 PPB 5 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PPB 5 is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PPB 5?
- The MOT on PPB 5 is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PPB 5 done?
- PPB 5 was recorded at 89,346 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,584 miles a year.
- Has PPB 5 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PPB 5 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on PPB 5 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 PPB 5 find?
- PPB 5 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /floor support(sill covers fitted), and 11 more.
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