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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S20 ONRMOT history

S20 ONR is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S20 ONR yellow 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 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,898 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ONR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ONR was last recorded at 142,898 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 6,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,013 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,885 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,898 miles
  • 2025 – 136,013 miles
  • 2024 – 129,707 miles
  • 2023 – 127,409 miles
  • 2022 – 127,395 miles
  • 2020 – 119,973 miles
  • 2019 – 113,560 miles
  • 2018 – 107,646 miles
  • 2017 – 98,643 miles
  • 2016 – 92,595 miles
  • 2015 – 86,541 miles
  • 2014 – 81,334 miles
  • 2013 – 75,688 miles
  • 2012 – 68,000 miles
  • 2011 – 58,269 miles
  • 2010 – 48,581 miles
  • 2009 – 45,672 miles
  • 2008 – 35,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,898 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.

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive n/s dif seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,898 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    805282336807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,013 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    972259122016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,006 miles (+6,299)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    737854136857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    813389308148
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  5. Fail129,707 miles (+2,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    475258810981
    • Repaired at testFront Road wheel fixing missing and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass127,409 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,409 miles
    Test number
    751101753664
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,395 miles (+7,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    239926235986
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,973 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    850107271199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,560 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,560 miles
    Test number
    372780201543
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s dif seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,558 miles (+5,912)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    977422932623
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated and easily misread (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s dif seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,646 miles (+9,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    942581410329
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass98,643 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,643 miles
    Test number
    222673763468
    • AdvisoryNearside driveshaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass92,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    703771980596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,595 miles (+6,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    164855017737
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass86,541 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    271143369068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,540 miles (+5,206)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    265467892287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass81,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    328611354263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,334 miles (+5,646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    849191154215
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass75,688 miles (+7,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    949265253265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  20. Pass68,000 miles (+9,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    935859342235
    • NoteSlight play noted nearside rear wheel

  21. Pass58,269 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    256919521251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,581 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    842675240237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,672 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    602348359259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,666 miles (+10,335)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    471464259299
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass35,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    253298448258
    • 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)

  26. Fail35,331 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    513438748283
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)

Questions about S20 ONR

Does S20 ONR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ONR is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ONR?
The MOT on S20 ONR is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ONR done?
S20 ONR was recorded at 142,898 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has S20 ONR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ONR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 ONR 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 ONR find?
S20 ONR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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