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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S17 GRPMOT history

S17 GRP is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 218,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S17 GRP 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
218,590 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 GRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 GRP was last recorded at 218,590 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,590 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,590 miles
  • 2025 – 210,888 miles
  • 2024 – 200,961 miles
  • 2023 – 192,155 miles
  • 2022 – 182,720 miles
  • 2021 – 171,085 miles
  • 2020 – 162,166 miles
  • 2019 – 151,510 miles
  • 2018 – 138,034 miles
  • 2017 – 125,410 miles
  • 2016 – 116,442 miles
  • 2015 – 110,906 miles
  • 2014 – 102,815 miles
  • 2013 – 96,507 miles
  • 2012 – 94,069 miles
  • 2011 – 89,705 miles
  • 2010 – 85,380 miles
  • 2009 – 78,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front abs loom and bracket hanging downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE, TREAD DEPTH BELOW 3.0MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Surface corrosion on rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    218,590 miles
    Test number
    152466767415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs loom and bracket hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail218,590 miles (+7,702)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,590 miles
    Test number
    704887181145
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs loom and bracket hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,888 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,888 miles
    Test number
    860994110468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE, TREAD DEPTH BELOW 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail210,711 miles (+9,750)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,711 miles
    Test number
    354400536581
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S FRONT JACKING POINT AND AREA CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE, TREAD DEPTH BELOW 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass200,961 miles (+8,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    200,961 miles
    Test number
    108533387163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,155 miles (+9,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,155 miles
    Test number
    659519158939
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S CHASSIS REPAIRED, COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass182,720 miles (+11,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,720 miles
    Test number
    508450012500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,085 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,085 miles
    Test number
    685934034020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,898 miles (+8,732)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,898 miles
    Test number
    957511309396
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S REAR SECTION OF SUB-FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass162,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    641480130984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,166 miles (+10,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    471763690126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,510 miles (+13,476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    144487238256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,034 miles (+12,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    116949511663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

  14. Pass125,410 miles (+8,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    140094072638
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass116,442 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    957469954873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,906 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    791755932729
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear subframe

  17. Fail110,887 miles (+8,072)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    135961006582
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear subframe

  18. Pass102,815 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    955960344111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    657507733188
    • NoteO/s/f inner disc corroded

  20. Fail96,502 miles (+2,433)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,502 miles
    Test number
    845867933177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteO/s/f inner disc corroded

  21. Pass94,069 miles (+4,364)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    216829122122
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads inner looks low

  22. Pass89,705 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    605126121149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,380 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    250673630103
    • NoteCut on side wall n/s/f and o/s/f tyre 225/45/17wr
    • NoteHeavy oil leaking
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

  24. Fail85,380 miles (+6,563)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    610483730147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCut on side wall n/s/f and o/s/f tyre 225/45/17wr
    • NoteHeavy oil leaking
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

  25. Pass78,817 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    641245439167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail78,816 miles2 failures3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    883673139114
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S17 GRP

Does S17 GRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 GRP is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 GRP?
The MOT on S17 GRP is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 GRP done?
S17 GRP was recorded at 218,590 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,025 miles a year.
Has S17 GRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 GRP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 GRP 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 S17 GRP find?
S17 GRP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front abs loom and bracket hanging down; oil leak, but not excessive.

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