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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

S20 RUTMOT history

S20 RUT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,943 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RUT was last recorded at 106,943 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2007: 17,296 miles, lower than 27,401 miles on 9 Oct 2006.

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
106,834 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,943 miles
  • 2025 – 106,834 miles
  • 2024 – 106,710 miles
  • 2023 – 106,598 miles
  • 2022 – 106,405 miles
  • 2021 – 106,292 miles
  • 2019 – 105,858 miles
  • 2018 – 105,189 miles
  • 2017 – 104,535 miles
  • 2016 – 99,089 miles
  • 2015 – 94,546 miles
  • 2014 – 88,057 miles
  • 2012 – 72,681 miles
  • 2011 – 64,664 miles
  • 2010 – 54,336 miles
  • 2009 – 42,156 miles
  • 2008 – 18,319 miles
  • 2007 – 17,296 miles
  • 2006 – 27,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,943 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,943 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    537655758818
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
  2. Pass106,834 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,834 miles
    Test number
    968882399264
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
  3. Pass106,710 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    954920180446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,598 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    599514044579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass106,405 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    654883165244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass106,292 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    558712133610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,858 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    245928643258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,189 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    480473062312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    594200106227
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail104,535 miles (+5,446)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    195800778719
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass99,089 miles (+4,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    127708514731
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cut to rim protector
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cut to rim protector
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
  12. Pass94,546 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    638458075022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,057 miles (+15,376)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    188693884034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,681 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,681 miles
    Test number
    798859262260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront numberplate small damage
  15. Fail72,681 miles (+8,017)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,681 miles
    Test number
    536818262247
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteExhaust front bracket parted
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront numberplate small damage
    • NoteOil level high
    • NoteRear exh heatshield insecure
  16. Pass64,664 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    739865851273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,336 miles (+12,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    302543760233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,156 miles (+23,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    351605479442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,319 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,319 miles
    Test number
    513783618107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,296 miles (-10,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,296 miles
    Test number
    943030077212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass27,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    564452686237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RUT

Does S20 RUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RUT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RUT?
The MOT on S20 RUT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RUT done?
S20 RUT was recorded at 106,943 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has S20 RUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RUT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S20 RUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 RUT find?
S20 RUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; underbody heavily undersealed.

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