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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S16 AABMOT history

S16 AAB is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
118,497 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 AAB was last recorded at 118,497 miles on 29 May 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,222 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,497 miles
  • 2025 – 118,222 miles
  • 2024 – 117,705 miles
  • 2023 – 117,373 miles
  • 2022 – 117,092 miles
  • 2021 – 116,750 miles
  • 2020 – 116,399 miles
  • 2019 – 116,181 miles
  • 2018 – 115,426 miles
  • 2017 – 114,331 miles
  • 2016 – 113,109 miles
  • 2015 – 107,758 miles
  • 2014 – 101,591 miles
  • 2013 – 97,359 miles
  • 2011 – 92,185 miles
  • 2010 – 85,431 miles
  • 2009 – 76,816 miles
  • 2008 – 67,772 miles
  • 2007 – 59,142 miles
  • 2006 – 55,160 miles
  • 2005 – 50,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,497 miles (+275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,497 miles
    Test number
    130660492971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass118,222 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    312869881761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,705 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    824521246334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,373 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    167128204199
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail117,372 miles (+280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    647179217666
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,092 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    434621159966
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail117,092 miles (+342)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    854535186212
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,750 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    912777397091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    414803986904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,399 miles (+218)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    217374014603
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass116,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    597923813214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,181 miles (+755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    307543546403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass115,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,426 miles
    Test number
    157332175244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail115,426 miles (+1,095)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,426 miles
    Test number
    295601088966
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass114,331 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,331 miles
    Test number
    647973831228
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass113,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    402716753915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,109 miles (+5,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    244572350215
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass107,758 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    788807515081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,591 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    526809304094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail101,590 miles (+4,231)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    835222204013
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass97,359 miles (+5,174)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    608861633025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear engine/gearbox mount has exsessive play

  22. Pass92,185 miles (+6,754)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    119923521375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront TCA bushes splitting
    • NoteSlight corrosion to Front struts

  23. Pass85,431 miles (+8,615)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    751604720378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shiled loose

  24. Pass76,816 miles (+9,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    761805129344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass67,772 miles (+8,630)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    411307328416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside fron t tyre 3mm/ rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

  26. Pass59,142 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    922275897250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,160 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    624285716317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    452622925449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 AAB

Does S16 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 AAB is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 AAB?
The MOT on S16 AAB 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 S16 AAB done?
S16 AAB was recorded at 118,497 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has S16 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 AAB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 AAB 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 S16 AAB find?
S16 AAB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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