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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S10 OCAMOT history

S10 OCA is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,472 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 OCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 OCA was last recorded at 110,472 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,533 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,939 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,472 miles
  • 2024 – 107,533 miles
  • 2023 – 107,127 miles
  • 2022 – 103,756 miles
  • 2021 – 103,008 miles
  • 2017 – 102,843 miles
  • 2016 – 97,443 miles
  • 2015 – 91,837 miles
  • 2014 – 83,180 miles
  • 2013 – 78,300 miles
  • 2012 – 69,667 miles
  • 2011 – 61,190 miles
  • 2010 – 51,651 miles
  • 2009 – 41,547 miles
  • 2008 – 29,821 miles
  • 2007 – 24,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,472 miles (+2,939)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    677746022711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,533 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    442060276403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,389 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    138489544385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,127 miles (+3,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    729779532786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,756 miles (+748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    785293197159
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,008 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    327616711921
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Fail103,004 miles (+161)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    110435239451
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  8. Pass102,843 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,843 miles
    Test number
    386692903442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail102,843 miles (+5,400)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,843 miles
    Test number
    468823235289
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 w pirelli pzero nero (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass97,443 miles (+5,606)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    309017916145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass91,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    189640655048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,837 miles (+8,657)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    558538445034
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass83,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    385250864049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,180 miles (+4,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    255269654019
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass78,300 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    127360133134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,667 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    755880932155
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail69,663 miles (+8,473)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    199779822174
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass61,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    259325621148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,190 miles (+9,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    547975221127
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass51,651 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    364617420164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,547 miles (+11,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    942782139159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,821 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    141663028120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,934 miles
    Test number
    172605257294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S10 OCA

Does S10 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 OCA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 OCA?
The MOT on S10 OCA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 OCA done?
S10 OCA was recorded at 110,472 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has S10 OCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 OCA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S10 OCA 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 S10 OCA find?
S10 OCA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 4 more.

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