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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S12 RRBMOT history

S12 RRB is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

S12 RRB yellow 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,405 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RRB was last recorded at 109,405 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 5,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,624 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,781 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,405 miles
  • 2025 – 103,624 miles
  • 2024 – 100,673 miles
  • 2023 – 95,027 miles
  • 2022 – 89,966 miles
  • 2021 – 84,323 miles
  • 2020 – 79,659 miles
  • 2019 – 75,954 miles
  • 2018 – 73,318 miles
  • 2017 – 66,532 miles
  • 2016 – 61,414 miles
  • 2015 – 58,906 miles
  • 2014 – 56,022 miles
  • 2013 – 52,700 miles
  • 2012 – 47,959 miles
  • 2011 – 43,437 miles
  • 2010 – 37,268 miles
  • 2009 – 30,710 miles
  • 2008 – 23,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,405 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger under offside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,405 miles (+5,781)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,405 miles
    Test number
    229828044627
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger under offside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,624 miles (+2,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    863374967678
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,673 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    871998132794
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,027 miles (+5,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    522158196502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,966 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    732620195632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,323 miles (+4,664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    793721171927
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,659 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    534528553198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,954 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    877850530634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,318 miles (+6,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    803675591017
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass66,532 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    659672610835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,414 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    141910452746
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner and outer face surface corroded

  12. Pass58,906 miles (+2,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    135956095162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass56,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    937267094148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,022 miles (+3,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    725227194102
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass52,700 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    388703503401
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall

  16. Fail52,700 miles (+4,741)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    475803203220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall

  17. Pass47,959 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    295482112264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,437 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    239510821456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,268 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    572198230139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,211 miles (+6,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    374615930147
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass30,710 miles (+6,720)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    213949129417
    • NoteCar parking permit sticker in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm

  22. Pass23,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    343301058195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RRB

Does S12 RRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RRB is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RRB?
The MOT on S12 RRB is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RRB done?
S12 RRB was recorded at 109,405 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has S12 RRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RRB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on S12 RRB 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 S12 RRB find?
S12 RRB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust heat shield insecure; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, and 11 more.

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