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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

S21 AABMOT history

S21 AAB is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S21 AAB black 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,395 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 AAB was last recorded at 111,395 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,061 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,334 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,395 miles
  • 2025 – 107,061 miles
  • 2024 – 102,397 miles
  • 2023 – 96,488 miles
  • 2022 – 92,392 miles
  • 2021 – 88,441 miles
  • 2020 – 83,844 miles
  • 2019 – 77,133 miles
  • 2018 – 68,684 miles
  • 2017 – 60,575 miles
  • 2016 – 50,617 miles
  • 2015 – 42,053 miles
  • 2014 – 31,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,395 miles (+4,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,395 miles
    Test number
    279806029225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    301041295128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail107,061 miles (+4,664)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    166506227074
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,397 miles (+5,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,397 miles
    Test number
    229335570428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,488 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    930857620552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,487 miles (+4,095)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    175504230106
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,392 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    591171937953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,441 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    361436352636
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail88,440 miles (+4,596)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    464387762034
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,844 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    142707616400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,842 miles (+6,709)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    941148165696
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    659719804852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,133 miles (+8,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    523264751559
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass68,684 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    281463891255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,682 miles (+8,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    714929066303
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass60,575 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    872294581406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,617 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    597987688328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,053 miles (+10,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    362770423552
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low in centres and low on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have flat spots inner edges

  19. Pass31,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    446511754281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 AAB

Does S21 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 AAB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 AAB?
The MOT on S21 AAB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 AAB done?
S21 AAB was recorded at 111,395 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has S21 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 AAB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 AAB 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 S21 AAB find?
S21 AAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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