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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

S17 LVAMOT history

S17 LVA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S17 LVA black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,888 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 LVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 LVA was last recorded at 76,888 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,409 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,479 miles
Average per year
3,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,888 miles
  • 2025 – 72,409 miles
  • 2024 – 68,254 miles
  • 2023 – 65,870 miles
  • 2022 – 61,250 miles
  • 2021 – 57,156 miles
  • 2020 – 53,221 miles
  • 2019 – 49,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,888 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,888 miles (+4,479)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    393833322617
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    838420732234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,409 miles (+4,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    980170480865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass68,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    576433866475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,254 miles (+2,384)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    487328423966
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass65,870 miles (+4,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    620575009918
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass61,250 miles (+4,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,250 miles
    Test number
    281103492806
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass57,156 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    649209886763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    268397411920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,221 miles (+3,276)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    548381915297
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    728940787594
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail49,945 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    311657373370
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S17 LVA

Does S17 LVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 LVA is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 LVA?
The MOT on S17 LVA is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 LVA done?
S17 LVA was recorded at 76,888 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
Has S17 LVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 LVA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 LVA 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 LVA find?
S17 LVA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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