Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S10 SAFMOT history

S10 SAF is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S10 SAF grey 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 May 2027
Mileage
78,673 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S10 SAF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S10 SAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 SAF was last recorded at 78,673 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,673 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,673 miles
  • 2025 – 77,088 miles
  • 2024 – 75,147 miles
  • 2023 – 73,482 miles
  • 2022 – 71,512 miles
  • 2021 – 69,028 miles
  • 2020 – 65,692 miles
  • 2019 – 59,953 miles
  • 2018 – 54,702 miles
  • 2017 – 47,849 miles
  • 2016 – 42,857 miles
  • 2015 – 36,067 miles
  • 2014 – 29,232 miles
  • 2013 – 26,248 miles
  • 2012 – 23,352 miles
  • 2011 – 20,295 miles
  • 2010 – 16,239 miles
  • 2009 – 13,217 miles
  • 2008 – 9,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,673 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,673 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    980345514823
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,673 miles (+49)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    211077364744
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,624 miles (+1,536)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    313346758219
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    493576520458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,088 miles (+1,941)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    250114834886
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,147 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    678077364459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,482 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,482 miles
    Test number
    971039770366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    674148231769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,512 miles (+2,484)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    907101931364
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass69,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    812189171295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,028 miles (+3,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    133840270543
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,692 miles (+5,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    611459497965
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    386079006946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail59,953 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    347612432945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,702 miles (+6,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    338400517416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass47,849 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    698856684192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass42,857 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    182148546968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,067 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    126664485068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass36,067 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    205404885080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,232 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    517902574000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,248 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    316564783061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,352 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,352 miles
    Test number
    615655092027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,295 miles
    Test number
    736585871035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,295 miles (+4,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,295 miles
    Test number
    257093171005
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass16,239 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,239 miles
    Test number
    994398960014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,217 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,217 miles
    Test number
    410468069031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    532590278056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 SAF

Does S10 SAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 SAF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 SAF?
The MOT on S10 SAF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 SAF done?
S10 SAF was recorded at 78,673 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has S10 SAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 SAF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 SAF 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 SAF find?
S10 SAF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all S10S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.