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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

S23 SSOMOT history

S23 SSO is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S23 SSO silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,070 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SSO was last recorded at 139,070 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,625 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
7,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,070 miles
  • 2025 – 138,625 miles
  • 2024 – 136,060 miles
  • 2023 – 133,417 miles
  • 2022 – 130,432 miles
  • 2021 – 128,005 miles
  • 2020 – 121,601 miles
  • 2019 – 113,170 miles
  • 2018 – 101,339 miles
  • 2017 – 89,688 miles
  • 2016 – 74,996 miles
  • 2015 – 58,037 miles
  • 2014 – 43,449 miles
  • 2013 – 37,643 miles
  • 2011 – 31,119 miles
  • 2010 – 21,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,070 miles (+445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,070 miles
    Test number
    192521676182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass138,625 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    246449640533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass136,060 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,060 miles
    Test number
    891280831976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,992 miles (+2,575)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,992 miles
    Test number
    222346734049
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass133,417 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    596044242721
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass130,432 miles (+2,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    570755716722
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass128,005 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    146985399697
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass121,601 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    615442873446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    525719514375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,170 miles (+11,831)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    579760293835
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass101,339 miles (+11,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    403944859185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,688 miles (+14,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    955004024768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,996 miles (+16,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    150008040420
    • AdvisorySerious oil leak from O/S front gearbox oil seal
  14. Pass58,037 miles (+14,588)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    653225539112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
  15. Pass43,449 miles (+2,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,449 miles
    Test number
    545926394203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass41,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    729729504010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,227 miles (+3,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    938749204037
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass37,643 miles (+6,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,643 miles
    Test number
    208560913091
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack
  19. Pass31,119 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    519881761019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,933 miles
    Test number
    154991220146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 SSO

Does S23 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SSO is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 SSO?
The MOT on S23 SSO is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SSO done?
S23 SSO was recorded at 139,070 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,180 miles a year.
Has S23 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SSO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 SSO 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 SSO find?
S23 SSO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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