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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S19 RARMOT history

S19 RAR is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S19 RAR blue 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,524 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 RAR was last recorded at 68,524 miles on 8 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2017: 36,562 miles, lower than 38,560 miles on 12 Sept 2017.
  • 8 Jul 2026: 68,524 miles, lower than 101,861 miles on 5 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,861 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,524 miles
  • 2025 – 101,861 miles
  • 2024 – 53,814 miles
  • 2023 – 53,789 miles
  • 2022 – 53,388 miles
  • 2020 – 44,023 miles
  • 2019 – 40,072 miles
  • 2018 – 39,478 miles
  • 2017 – 36,562 miles
  • 2016 – 37,904 miles
  • 2015 – 33,456 miles
  • 2014 – 29,450 miles
  • 2013 – 26,866 miles
  • 2012 – 25,838 miles
  • 2011 – 24,231 miles
  • 2010 – 21,466 miles
  • 2009 – 18,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,524 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside mirror glass not as standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread and side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,524 miles (-33,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    323918142494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,861 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,861 miles
    Test number
    610306120876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail101,847 miles (+48,033)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    581112596499
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass53,814 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,814 miles
    Test number
    317007291541
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface corrosion

  5. Pass53,789 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,789 miles
    Test number
    212782259022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass53,388 miles (+9,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    150390130482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    660234705555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass smaller than off side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail44,023 miles (+3,951)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    141646014535
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass smaller than off side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass40,072 miles (+594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    118204084163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass not as standard
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass39,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    829978524853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass not as standard
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread and side wall

  11. Fail39,478 miles (+2,916)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    530662877211
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass not as standard
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread and side wall

  12. Pass36,562 miles (-1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    763238843080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread and has nail in

  13. Fail38,560 miles (+656)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    263015397989
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread and has nail in

  14. Pass37,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    720137645470
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail37,902 miles (+4,446)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    875059323990
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass33,456 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    379937347075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,450 miles
    Test number
    768812864224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,450 miles (+2,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,450 miles
    Test number
    218572264274
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass26,866 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    179526853260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail26,866 miles (+1,028)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    429775153236
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass25,838 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    405914212235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,834 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,834 miles
    Test number
    916493312226
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,231 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    855773111246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail24,186 miles (+2,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,186 miles
    Test number
    456120711209
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass21,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,466 miles
    Test number
    751710030187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,462 miles (+2,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    234750830103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail18,501 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    944083339131
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass18,501 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    951533539119
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about S19 RAR

Does S19 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 RAR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 RAR?
The MOT on S19 RAR is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 RAR done?
S19 RAR was recorded at 68,524 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has S19 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 RAR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S19 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S19 RAR find?
S19 RAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded.

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