Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc
S23 COXMOT history
S23 COX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,059 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 COX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 COX was last recorded at 72,059 miles on 19 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,042 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 1,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,059 miles
- 2025 – 72,042 miles
- 2024 – 71,885 miles
- 2023 – 71,487 miles
- 2022 – 71,026 miles
- 2021 – 70,119 miles
- 2020 – 69,634 miles
- 2019 – 69,008 miles
- 2018 – 68,051 miles
- 2017 – 66,739 miles
- 2016 – 65,708 miles
- 2015 – 64,332 miles
- 2014 – 62,801 miles
- 2013 – 61,594 miles
- 2012 – 60,265 miles
- 2011 – 58,561 miles
- 2010 – 56,479 miles
- 2009 – 55,334 miles
- 2008 – 53,982 miles
- 2007 – 50,773 miles
- 2006 – 46,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,059 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,059 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,059 miles
- Test number
- 611271288798
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,042 miles (+157)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 72,042 miles
- Test number
- 216225322904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass71,885 miles (+398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,885 miles
- Test number
- 130181845144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding
Pass71,487 miles (+461)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 71,487 miles
- Test number
- 247049992974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,026 miles (+907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,026 miles
- Test number
- 355791872564
- AdvisoryRear Axle is corroded
Pass70,119 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 70,119 miles
- Test number
- 177471074868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,118 miles (+484)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,118 miles
- Test number
- 835306644203
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Pass69,634 miles (+626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,634 miles
- Test number
- 383417603102
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
Pass69,008 miles (+957)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 69,008 miles
- Test number
- 676926310329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
Pass68,051 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,051 miles
- Test number
- 525802653642
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess stabalizer mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,739 miles
- Test number
- 184749870585
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail66,739 miles (+1,031)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,739 miles
- Test number
- 302339610085
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass65,708 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 65,708 miles
- Test number
- 195359315609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,332 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,332 miles
- Test number
- 539392945139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,801 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,801 miles
- Test number
- 567593144176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,594 miles (+1,329)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,594 miles
- Test number
- 887253733165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,265 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 60,265 miles
- Test number
- 238471552427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,561 miles (+2,082)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,561 miles
- Test number
- 788955741145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,479 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,479 miles
- Test number
- 364622350119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,334 miles (+1,352)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 55,334 miles
- Test number
- 242827649152
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCorrosion on o/s/f suspension strut
Pass53,982 miles (+3,209)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,982 miles
- Test number
- 790714648127
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth n/s tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass50,773 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 50,773 miles
- Test number
- 360863547123
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 46,633 miles
- Test number
- 874503656170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,633 miles1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,633 miles
- Test number
- 661343956111
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about S23 COX
- Does S23 COX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 COX is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 COX?
- The MOT on S23 COX is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 COX done?
- S23 COX was recorded at 72,059 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
- Has S23 COX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 COX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S23 COX 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 S23 COX find?
- S23 COX passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components.
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