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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

S106 ABYMOT history

S106 ABY is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 250,645 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2022
Mileage
250,645 km
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,107 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S106 ABY was last recorded at 250,645 km on 30 Mar 2022, 7,822 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,823 km · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,822 km
Average per year
11,107 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 250,645 km
  • 2021 – 242,823 km
  • 2020 – 242,806 km
  • 2019 – 231,642 km
  • 2018 – 217,089 km
  • 2017 – 206,061 km
  • 2014 – 164,194 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail250,645 km
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail250,645 km (+7,822)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,645 km
    Test number
    923602219006
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Pass242,823 km (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    242,823 km
    Test number
    934254978034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch loose in dash mtg
  3. Fail242,806 km (+11,164)2 dangerous10 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,806 km
    Test number
    796723196114
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached broken internally (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected multiple damage (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested strg struts faulty/broken (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened casing corroded / seized? (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir MT (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch loose in dash mtg (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery dead / jump start
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on
    • AdvisoryPark brake / system w/light displayed
  4. Pass231,642 km (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    231,642 km
    Test number
    985877713649
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate replaced
  5. Fail231,635 km (+14,546)1 dangerous21 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,635 km
    Test number
    195659265394
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated black/green ? (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter pipe with flex blowing both ends / joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition split in swept area twice/returns (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement n/s/r and o/s/r seized expanders/adjusters in drums / cables drooping (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator seized in mtgs (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view star (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass217,089 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,089 km
    Test number
    672857695137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail217,089 km (+11,028)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,089 km
    Test number
    274661519344
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass206,061 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    206,061 km
    Test number
    219051346966
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CARRODED
  9. Pass192,467 miles (+17,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    192,467 miles
    Test number
    222848056168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    175,211 miles
    Test number
    778226155124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,194 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    164,194 km
    Test number
    569388164114
    • NoteOil filter slight leak
  12. Pass139,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    807251803183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S106 ABY

Does S106 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S106 ABY expired on 29 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S106 ABY?
The MOT on S106 ABY expired on 29 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S106 ABY done?
S106 ABY was recorded at 250,645 km at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 11,107 km a year.
Has S106 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 ABY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S106 ABY 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 S106 ABY find?
S106 ABY failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 8 more.

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