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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S25 STBMOT history

S25 STB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

S25 STB silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
137,764 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 STB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 STB was last recorded at 137,764 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,762 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,764 miles
  • 2022 – 136,075 miles
  • 2021 – 132,290 miles
  • 2020 – 128,920 miles
  • 2019 – 122,943 miles
  • 2018 – 118,103 miles
  • 2017 – 114,011 miles
  • 2016 – 104,843 miles
  • 2015 – 93,895 miles
  • 2014 – 78,807 miles
  • 2013 – 68,853 miles
  • 2012 – 60,628 miles
  • 2011 – 56,590 miles
  • 2010 – 50,858 miles
  • 2009 – 39,909 miles
  • 2008 – 32,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,764 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,764 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    168130916995
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,762 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    443819878495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,075 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    872937151092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,058 miles (+3,768)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    899538744511
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,290 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    657609865794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  6. Fail132,246 miles (+3,326)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    690050412072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  7. Pass128,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    948971425551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail128,920 miles (+5,977)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    100727119235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,943 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    895418810709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,805 miles (+4,702)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,805 miles
    Test number
    697358113502
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,103 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,103 miles
    Test number
    453421924985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail118,084 miles (+4,073)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    377354899131
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass114,011 miles (+9,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    945898956614
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass104,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    851851070436
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail104,843 miles (+10,948)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    908897821367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass93,895 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    127732415213
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail93,895 miles (+15,088)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    245502115223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass78,807 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    209479894147
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail78,806 miles (+9,953)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    888308294109
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass68,853 miles (+8,225)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    969412883129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass60,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    106181492112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,628 miles (+4,038)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    397671592168
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,590 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    916391901270
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated however brake lights operating correctly

  24. Fail56,590 miles (+5,732)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    765711901232
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated however brake lights operating correctly

  25. Pass50,858 miles (+10,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    104571000260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEvidence of small engine oil leak to rear of engine

  26. Pass39,909 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    320695029187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    904063918196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 STB

Does S25 STB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 STB expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 STB?
The MOT on S25 STB expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 STB done?
S25 STB was recorded at 137,764 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has S25 STB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 STB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S25 STB 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 S25 STB find?
S25 STB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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