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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S17 PCMMOT history

S17 PCM is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 203,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

S17 PCM red Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
203,668 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 PCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 PCM was last recorded at 203,668 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 9,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,553 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,115 miles
Average per year
12,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,668 miles
  • 2022 – 194,553 miles
  • 2021 – 183,606 miles
  • 2020 – 177,302 miles
  • 2019 – 164,886 miles
  • 2018 – 156,834 miles
  • 2017 – 139,903 miles
  • 2016 – 127,731 miles
  • 2015 – 112,857 miles
  • 2014 – 99,072 miles
  • 2013 – 92,569 miles
  • 2012 – 81,366 miles
  • 2011 – 59,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak / weep

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 rear pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,668 miles (+9,115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,668 miles
    Test number
    626854386127
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak / weep

  2. Pass194,553 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,553 miles
    Test number
    652448448889
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads worn low

  3. Fail194,552 miles (+10,946)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,552 miles
    Test number
    883909982642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads worn low

  4. Pass183,606 miles (+6,304)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,606 miles
    Test number
    409039912120
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,302 miles (+12,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,302 miles
    Test number
    128304140452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,886 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,886 miles
    Test number
    519308642446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,834 miles
    Test number
    156098203143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,834 miles (+16,931)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,834 miles
    Test number
    236761670897
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass139,903 miles (+12,172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,903 miles
    Test number
    252279079753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,731 miles (+14,874)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    740824392043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,857 miles (+13,785)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    629507735060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,072 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    107812754456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    697787513298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,569 miles (+11,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    855397713239
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass81,366 miles (+21,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    795041262215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,443 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    379322771276
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S17 PCM

Does S17 PCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 PCM expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 PCM?
The MOT on S17 PCM expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 PCM done?
S17 PCM was recorded at 203,668 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 12,651 miles a year.
Has S17 PCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 PCM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 PCM 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 PCM find?
S17 PCM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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