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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

S15 DUAMOT history

S15 DUA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 80,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,540 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 DUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 DUA was last recorded at 80,540 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,503 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,037 miles
Average per year
3,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,540 miles
  • 2025 – 76,503 miles
  • 2024 – 74,613 miles
  • 2023 – 74,457 miles
  • 2021 – 73,555 miles
  • 2020 – 72,669 miles
  • 2019 – 68,726 miles
  • 2018 – 65,652 miles
  • 2017 – 62,474 miles
  • 2016 – 60,508 miles
  • 2015 – 58,573 miles
  • 2014 – 50,855 miles
  • 2013 – 46,569 miles
  • 2012 – 42,926 miles
  • 2011 – 38,878 miles
  • 2010 – 31,912 miles
  • 2009 – 25,221 miles
  • 2008 – 22,875 miles
  • 2007 – 20,165 miles
  • 2006 – 16,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,540 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coil spring corroded both front and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,540 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    513336367201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,540 miles (+4,037)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    904031512962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,503 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    709999897014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,613 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    950840383781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail74,568 miles (+111)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    374619584939
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,457 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    446816939912
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,555 miles (+886)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    218818882545
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,669 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    391826192133
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail72,660 miles (+3,934)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    216776163496
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,726 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    412342281360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    358558725417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,651 miles (+3,177)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    868801445794
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass62,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    956776821683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,474 miles (+1,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    870749722956
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

  15. Pass60,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    653737565049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail60,508 miles (+1,935)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    322225216111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass58,573 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    759705735165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail58,573 miles (+7,718)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    715585335145
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass50,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    446555914140
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  20. Fail50,851 miles (+4,282)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,851 miles
    Test number
    415075914125
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Fail46,569 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    639504433193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass46,569 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    856244033148
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass42,926 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    365272332168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,878 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    219050331112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,813 miles (+6,901)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    958456321126
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

  26. Pass31,912 miles (+6,691)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,912 miles
    Test number
    451462430148
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteExhaust System Rusted

  27. Pass25,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    804581369150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,221 miles (+2,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    500631869178
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  29. Pass22,875 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,875 miles
    Test number
    583635368173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,165 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,165 miles
    Test number
    540188057121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,822 miles
    Test number
    700095046180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 DUA

Does S15 DUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 DUA is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 DUA?
The MOT on S15 DUA is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 DUA done?
S15 DUA was recorded at 80,540 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,161 miles a year.
Has S15 DUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 DUA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 DUA 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 S15 DUA find?
S15 DUA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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