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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S28 HRRMOT history

S28 HRR is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S28 HRR silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,348 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HRR
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
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HRR was last recorded at 150,348 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 10,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,410 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,938 miles
Average per year
6,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,348 miles
  • 2025 – 139,410 miles
  • 2024 – 132,841 miles
  • 2023 – 126,912 miles
  • 2022 – 123,758 miles
  • 2021 – 117,471 miles
  • 2020 – 115,654 miles
  • 2019 – 115,368 miles
  • 2018 – 114,471 miles
  • 2017 – 113,319 miles
  • 2016 – 112,156 miles
  • 2014 – 102,266 miles
  • 2013 – 85,159 miles
  • 2012 – 72,313 miles
  • 2011 – 59,064 miles
  • 2010 – 47,919 miles
  • 2009 – 34,605 miles
  • 2008 – 21,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,348 miles (+10,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,348 miles
    Test number
    711346599133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass139,410 miles (+6,569)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,410 miles
    Test number
    753298795315
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,841 miles
    Test number
    235991321001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible joint area (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail132,831 miles (+5,919)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,831 miles
    Test number
    847151221265
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Needs polished (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs polished (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible joint area (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass126,912 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    690242945182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,758 miles (+6,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    992703004866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass117,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,471 miles
    Test number
    631838346228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  8. Fail117,471 miles (+1,817)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,471 miles
    Test number
    932184487659
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  9. Pass115,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    357789203734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,654 miles (+286)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    315109028278
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,368 miles (+897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,368 miles
    Test number
    442861479795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,471 miles (+1,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    154255794512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack track arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass113,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    141753371855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail113,319 miles (+1,163)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    782669980403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass112,156 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,156 miles
    Test number
    740208021923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    777183944042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,266 miles (+17,107)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    919473044087
    • FailureNearside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass85,159 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    935676943059
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail85,159 miles (+12,846)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    856576743058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass72,313 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    596216442032
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s door mirror backing missing.

  21. Fail72,313 miles (+13,249)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    518576342090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s door mirror backing missing.

  22. Pass59,064 miles (+11,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    856849231024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass47,919 miles (+13,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,919 miles
    Test number
    680926540011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    223696139045
    • 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)

  25. Fail34,605 miles (+13,076)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    984496839080
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass21,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    742192248032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HRR

Does S28 HRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 HRR is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 HRR?
The MOT on S28 HRR 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 S28 HRR done?
S28 HRR was recorded at 150,348 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,951 miles a year.
Has S28 HRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HRR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 HRR 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 HRR find?
S28 HRR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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