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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

S14 ABTMOT history

S14 ABT is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
91,878 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S14 ABT was last recorded at 91,878 miles on 13 May 2024, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,115 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
3,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,878 miles
  • 2023 – 91,115 miles
  • 2021 – 87,575 miles
  • 2020 – 79,177 miles
  • 2019 – 70,522 miles
  • 2018 – 63,484 miles
  • 2017 – 63,122 miles
  • 2016 – 62,212 miles
  • 2015 – 60,918 miles
  • 2014 – 60,124 miles
  • 2013 – 59,665 miles
  • 2012 – 58,969 miles
  • 2011 – 58,058 miles
  • 2010 – 53,033 miles
  • 2009 – 48,511 miles
  • 2008 – 43,093 miles
  • 2007 – 38,735 miles
  • 2006 – 34,090 miles
  • 2005 – 30,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,878 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced below servo next to bulkhead holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded around gromits

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear exhaust clamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,878 miles (+763)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,878 miles
    Test number
    953038110918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced below servo next to bulkhead holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded around gromits

  2. Pass91,115 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    820781888532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,102 miles (+3,527)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    169186013768
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,575 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    184656922197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,177 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    457158898076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    572306322590
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail70,522 miles (+7,038)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    179547604221
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass63,484 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    419384981098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,122 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    723605061260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,120 miles (+908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    253130119658
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass62,212 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    835213226796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    590383850254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,916 miles (+792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    873923317269
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass60,124 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    356717494217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass59,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    449424523250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    576391423202
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass58,969 miles (+911)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    309080342258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFuel cap damaged BUT still fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly

  18. Pass58,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    515198721234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,058 miles (+5,025)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    287907221242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass53,033 miles (+4,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    383577830239
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner tread
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers

  21. Pass48,511 miles (+5,418)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    781661939226
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass43,093 miles (+4,358)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    130849518274
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    271972747291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail38,734 miles (+4,644)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    604242947239
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass34,090 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,090 miles
    Test number
    674400926204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    853922235265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 ABT

Does S14 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 ABT expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 ABT?
The MOT on S14 ABT expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 ABT done?
S14 ABT was recorded at 91,878 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 3,283 miles a year.
Has S14 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 ABT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S14 ABT 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 S14 ABT find?
S14 ABT failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 6 more.

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