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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

S30 HLAMOT history

S30 HLA is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S30 HLA silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,570 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 HLA
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
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S30 HLA was last recorded at 148,570 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,280 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,290 miles
Average per year
7,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,570 miles
  • 2025 – 144,280 miles
  • 2024 – 140,658 miles
  • 2023 – 138,175 miles
  • 2022 – 134,564 miles
  • 2021 – 130,508 miles
  • 2020 – 124,552 miles
  • 2019 – 119,385 miles
  • 2018 – 115,708 miles
  • 2017 – 105,708 miles
  • 2016 – 96,068 miles
  • 2015 – 88,742 miles
  • 2014 – 78,126 miles
  • 2013 – 67,543 miles
  • 2012 – 56,705 miles
  • 2011 – 44,316 miles
  • 2010 – 32,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,570 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,570 miles (+4,290)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,570 miles
    Test number
    971712355635
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass144,280 miles (+3,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,280 miles
    Test number
    893744749694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Pass140,658 miles (+2,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,658 miles
    Test number
    784500847690
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  4. Pass138,175 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    278308327770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,564 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    884489301302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,508 miles (+5,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,508 miles
    Test number
    688740153907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass124,552 miles (+5,167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,552 miles
    Test number
    643660186422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass119,385 miles (+3,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    274167890037
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass115,708 miles (+10,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,708 miles
    Test number
    755793012612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top shock mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass105,708 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    697083598719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,707 miles (+9,639)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,707 miles
    Test number
    324756573088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass96,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    860246232856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,068 miles (+7,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    300471260010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass88,742 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    957620188446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,126 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    247945774272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,543 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    227740973296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,705 miles (+12,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    597848562262
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Fail44,316 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    186706261225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass44,316 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    527586061222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,706 miles
    Test number
    350707450225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 HLA

Does S30 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 HLA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 HLA?
The MOT on S30 HLA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 HLA done?
S30 HLA was recorded at 148,570 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 7,192 miles a year.
Has S30 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 HLA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 HLA 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 S30 HLA find?
S30 HLA failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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