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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

S20 APHMOT history

S20 APH is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

S20 APH beige Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
146,386 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 APH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 APH was last recorded at 146,386 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 2,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,978 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,408 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,386 miles
  • 2024 – 143,978 miles
  • 2023 – 130,851 miles
  • 2022 – 125,664 miles
  • 2021 – 121,536 miles
  • 2020 – 118,553 miles
  • 2018 – 115,777 miles
  • 2017 – 111,916 miles
  • 2016 – 108,811 miles
  • 2015 – 105,243 miles
  • 2013 – 97,426 miles
  • 2012 – 94,472 miles
  • 2011 – 90,039 miles
  • 2010 – 87,084 miles
  • 2009 – 82,852 miles
  • 2008 – 78,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,386 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,386 miles
    Test number
    635239985800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,978 miles (+13,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,978 miles
    Test number
    393574405710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,851 miles (+5,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,851 miles
    Test number
    607899790043
    • AdvisoryFull body under shields fitted

  4. Pass125,664 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    480546333303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,536 miles (+2,983)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,536 miles
    Test number
    812715058160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,553 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    321208708629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,777 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    936675496726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,916 miles (+3,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    374927623599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass108,811 miles (+3,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,811 miles
    Test number
    822633605902
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass105,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    309798815448
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail105,243 miles (+7,817)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    436808715266
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass97,426 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    287471273197
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass94,472 miles (+4,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    856276542120
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,039 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    238919601436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,084 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    500747000168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip in screen [repaired

  16. Fail87,084 miles (+4,232)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    513797600158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip in screen [repaired

  17. Pass82,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    182321619128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,852 miles (+4,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    913381719158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass78,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    702692608170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 APH

Does S20 APH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 APH expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 APH?
The MOT on S20 APH expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 APH done?
S20 APH was recorded at 146,386 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has S20 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 APH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S20 APH 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 S20 APH find?
S20 APH passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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