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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc

S103 SCLMOT history

S103 SCL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,543 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S103 SCL was last recorded at 92,543 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,956 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,587 miles
Average per year
1,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,543 miles
  • 2025 – 86,956 miles
  • 2024 – 80,327 miles
  • 2023 – 75,946 miles
  • 2022 – 72,668 miles
  • 2021 – 68,250 miles
  • 2020 – 66,703 miles
  • 2019 – 66,367 miles
  • 2018 – 66,002 miles
  • 2017 – 65,070 miles
  • 2016 – 62,908 miles
  • 2015 – 62,216 miles
  • 2014 – 60,857 miles
  • 2013 – 59,088 miles
  • 2012 – 57,701 miles
  • 2010 – 57,553 miles
  • 2009 – 56,877 miles
  • 2008 – 56,228 miles
  • 2007 – 55,947 miles
  • 2005 – 54,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,543 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel cap/sealing device perished but still effectiveRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,543 miles (+5,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    581872003420
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel cap/sealing device perished but still effective

  2. Pass86,956 miles (+6,629)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    371152440085
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust shield damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel cap/sealing device perished but still effective

  3. Pass80,327 miles (+4,381)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    794993810255
    • AdvisoryFront front heat shield damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel cap/sealing device perished but still effective

  4. Pass75,946 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    398301934189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    423253722990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail72,668 miles (+4,418)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    773836807797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,250 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    367069345144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,703 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    751115130521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    453628233662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,367 miles (+365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    947930695235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass66,002 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    475774568469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    842626510682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,070 miles (+2,162)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    851123029984
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch siezed (8.4.2)

  14. Pass62,908 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    987966098615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,216 miles (+1,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    667650085155
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight cracking to outer side wall

  16. Pass60,857 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    199864584185
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass59,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    348591723141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,088 miles (+1,387)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    639511723175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has surface perish cracke showings

  19. Pass57,701 miles (+148)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    158789532163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  20. Pass57,553 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    240001520244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,877 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    260718619200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,228 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    243597598493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,947 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,947 miles
    Test number
    510694497171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass54,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    353150005394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S103 SCL

Does S103 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S103 SCL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S103 SCL?
The MOT on S103 SCL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S103 SCL done?
S103 SCL was recorded at 92,543 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,859 miles a year.
Has S103 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 SCL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S103 SCL 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 S103 SCL find?
S103 SCL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear fuel cap/sealing device perished but still effective.

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