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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc

S26 AABMOT history

S26 AAB is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S26 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,941 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 AAB was last recorded at 137,941 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,066 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,875 miles
Average per year
7,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,941 miles
  • 2025 – 136,066 miles
  • 2024 – 132,381 miles
  • 2023 – 126,217 miles
  • 2022 – 121,034 miles
  • 2021 – 113,298 miles
  • 2020 – 105,790 miles
  • 2019 – 99,973 miles
  • 2018 – 92,242 miles
  • 2017 – 78,389 miles
  • 2016 – 64,466 miles
  • 2015 – 54,836 miles
  • 2014 – 46,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end of engine

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, 5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,941 miles
    Test number
    833906656350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,939 miles (+1,873)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,939 miles
    Test number
    453244489302
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,066 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    649606352223
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,381 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,381 miles
    Test number
    712839117436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,380 miles (+6,163)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    590121834795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,217 miles
    Test number
    997904479200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail126,217 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,217 miles
    Test number
    116250723670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top shocker (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,034 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    754186501610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail121,034 miles (+7,736)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    299734095901
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,298 miles (+7,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    184227272456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass105,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    471921004312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,790 miles (+5,817)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    296842716575
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield rear box insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,973 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    708918400236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail99,972 miles (+7,730)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    351590940817
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,242 miles (+13,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    424901368647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,389 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    291013714532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,387 miles (+13,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    873535560954
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,466 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    474351593902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,836 miles (+8,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    588545485161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass46,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,751 miles
    Test number
    298693494123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 AAB

Does S26 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 AAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 AAB?
The MOT on S26 AAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 AAB done?
S26 AAB was recorded at 137,941 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,572 miles a year.
Has S26 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 AAB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 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 S26 AAB find?
S26 AAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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