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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc

S31 FOJMOT history

S31 FOJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

S31 FOJ blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,067 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 FOJ was last recorded at 118,067 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,066 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,067 miles
  • 2022 – 109,460 miles
  • 2021 – 101,136 miles
  • 2020 – 97,056 miles
  • 2019 – 86,745 miles
  • 2018 – 74,591 miles
  • 2016 – 71,516 miles
  • 2015 – 61,985 miles
  • 2014 – 51,066 miles
  • 2013 – 45,903 miles
  • 2012 – 40,408 miles
  • 2011 – 35,140 miles
  • 2010 – 30,383 miles
  • 2009 – 26,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,067 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,067 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    707943172354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,066 miles (+8,606)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,066 miles
    Test number
    653061040429
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,460 miles (+8,324)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    944849060354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,136 miles (+4,080)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    497774703455
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake disks have slight surface corrosion
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake disks have slight surface corrosion

  5. Pass97,056 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    716555978106
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radus arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    121642224600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,745 miles (+12,154)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    273139075508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

  8. Pass74,591 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    146022970195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass74,577 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,577 miles
    Test number
    350032970089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs faces rusted and de-chroming
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield adrift and sitting on exhaust

  10. Fail74,570 miles (+3,054)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    273583006796
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs faces rusted and de-chroming
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield adrift and sitting on exhaust

  11. Pass71,516 miles (+9,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    592429283811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass61,985 miles (+10,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    143286092892
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  13. Pass51,066 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    618142234344
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,901 miles (+4,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    438499424104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass45,903 miles (+5,495)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,903 miles
    Test number
    318320753190
    • NoteOffside rear heatshield loose
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing

  16. Pass40,408 miles (+5,268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    848325042167
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

  17. Pass35,140 miles (+4,757)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    579142951128
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRecommend engine oil and filter change.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack.

  18. Pass30,383 miles (+4,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,383 miles
    Test number
    892684940194
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    794419949198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 FOJ

Does S31 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 FOJ expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 FOJ?
The MOT on S31 FOJ expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 FOJ done?
S31 FOJ was recorded at 118,067 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has S31 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 FOJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 FOJ 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 S31 FOJ find?
S31 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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