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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,792 cc

S28 AWDMOT history

S28 AWD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S28 AWD black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,597 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 AWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 AWD was last recorded at 120,597 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,066 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
6,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,597 miles
  • 2025 – 115,066 miles
  • 2024 – 107,825 miles
  • 2023 – 99,731 miles
  • 2022 – 92,001 miles
  • 2021 – 82,303 miles
  • 2020 – 76,633 miles
  • 2019 – 68,722 miles
  • 2018 – 61,212 miles
  • 2017 – 55,010 miles
  • 2016 – 50,523 miles
  • 2015 – 42,334 miles
  • 2014 – 38,542 miles
  • 2013 – 30,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    436917606794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,597 miles (+5,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    710045972520
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass115,066 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,066 miles
    Test number
    800633178495
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,066 miles (+7,241)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,066 miles
    Test number
    932416882955
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,825 miles (+8,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    521699803090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,731 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    633314884916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,001 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    243945473461
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail92,001 miles (+9,698)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    465425979353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass82,303 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    400621762505
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade worn

  10. Pass76,633 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    783640012151
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail76,442 miles (+7,720)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    334700749405
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass68,722 miles (+7,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    424199931008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass61,212 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    464654007222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,010 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    552514425641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,523 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    864602582683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    872617671070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,334 miles (+3,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    372054343414
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass38,542 miles (+7,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    176094594292
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyres worn outside edge

  19. Pass30,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,933 miles
    Test number
    956126573264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 AWD

Does S28 AWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 AWD is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 AWD?
The MOT on S28 AWD is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 AWD done?
S28 AWD was recorded at 120,597 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,895 miles a year.
Has S28 AWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 AWD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 AWD 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 S28 AWD find?
S28 AWD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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