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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

S14 KDLMOT history

S14 KDL is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S14 KDL 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
147,065 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 KDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 KDL was last recorded at 147,065 miles on 29 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,049 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,065 miles
  • 2025 – 145,772 miles
  • 2024 – 143,702 miles
  • 2023 – 138,734 miles
  • 2022 – 128,539 miles
  • 2021 – 116,872 miles
  • 2020 – 113,800 miles
  • 2019 – 107,059 miles
  • 2018 – 97,248 miles
  • 2017 – 86,076 miles
  • 2016 – 76,478 miles
  • 2015 – 67,267 miles
  • 2014 – 59,614 miles
  • 2013 – 52,219 miles
  • 2011 – 44,230 miles
  • 2010 – 26,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,065 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    107631812962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,049 miles (+1,277)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    195312502527
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,772 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,772 miles
    Test number
    532579559745
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,763 miles (+2,061)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,763 miles
    Test number
    290759493420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,702 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,702 miles
    Test number
    860598725040
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,695 miles (+4,961)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,695 miles
    Test number
    288174893260
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,734 miles (+10,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    230255829811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass128,539 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,539 miles
    Test number
    708837618239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail128,487 miles (+11,615)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    240672655366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,872 miles (+3,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,872 miles
    Test number
    834827343309
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass113,800 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    660623097546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,059 miles (+9,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,059 miles
    Test number
    736567350622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass97,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    732744221958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly feathered inner edge

  14. Fail97,244 miles (+11,168)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    452128127123
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly feathered inner edge

  15. Pass86,076 miles (+9,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    552028704223
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass76,478 miles (+9,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    800951783607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass67,267 miles (+7,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    585567905002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass59,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    755724114015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail59,614 miles (+7,395)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    329564014042
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass52,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    128451613074
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges quite badly but no ply or cords visible at time of test

  21. Fail52,219 miles (+7,989)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    588531713081
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges quite badly but no ply or cords visible at time of test

  22. Pass44,230 miles (+8,760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    729223461392
    • NoteRear tyres worn inside edges

  23. Pass35,470 miles (+8,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    247794211027
    • NoteAircon radiator leak

  24. Pass26,494 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    760162910042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake.

Questions about S14 KDL

Does S14 KDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 KDL is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 KDL?
The MOT on S14 KDL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 KDL done?
S14 KDL was recorded at 147,065 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,363 miles a year.
Has S14 KDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 KDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 KDL 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 KDL find?
S14 KDL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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