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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,910 cc

S31 MCFMOT history

S31 MCF is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2022
Mileage
151,500 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S31 MCF was last recorded at 151,500 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 11,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,877 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
11,623 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,500 miles
  • 2021 – 139,877 miles
  • 2020 – 139,732 miles
  • 2019 – 131,533 miles
  • 2018 – 125,348 miles
  • 2017 – 117,533 miles
  • 2016 – 116,858 miles
  • 2015 – 109,153 miles
  • 2014 – 101,247 miles
  • 2013 – 92,617 miles
  • 2012 – 82,950 miles
  • 2011 – 70,404 miles
  • 2010 – 56,595 miles
  • 2009 – 40,665 miles
  • 2008 – 39,785 miles
  • 2007 – 37,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,500 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Covers on sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,500 miles (+11,623)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,500 miles
    Test number
    994654438211
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass139,877 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,877 miles
    Test number
    682175820230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,815 miles (+83)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    893646680226
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, marker with wax (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, marker with wax (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,732 miles (+73)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    866761491587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  5. Fail139,659 miles (+8,126)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    797738922596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  6. Pass131,533 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    259998683436
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  7. Fail131,390 miles (+6,042)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    419318081658
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  8. Pass125,348 miles (+7,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    688403455586
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryUnderseal peeling off underbody

  9. Pass117,533 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,533 miles
    Test number
    858242019618
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryEng man light on

  10. Fail117,533 miles (+675)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,533 miles
    Test number
    268466566115
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryEng man light on

  11. Pass116,858 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    245882485826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail116,858 miles (+7,705)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    853196235514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass109,153 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    889280345173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail109,152 miles (+7,905)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,152 miles
    Test number
    276520545156
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass101,247 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,247 miles
    Test number
    299311744453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass92,617 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    397149323113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,950 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    458496072034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  18. Fail82,949 miles (+12,545)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    698726772026
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  19. Pass70,404 miles (+13,809)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    195495171011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass56,595 miles (+15,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,595 miles
    Test number
    931715070056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,665 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,665 miles
    Test number
    662676979062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,785 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,785 miles
    Test number
    440852318380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    283126997269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,875 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    754986797282
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Questions about S31 MCF

Does S31 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 MCF expired on 9 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 MCF?
The MOT on S31 MCF expired on 9 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 MCF done?
S31 MCF was recorded at 151,500 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has S31 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 MCF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 MCF 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 MCF find?
S31 MCF failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 5 more.

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