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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S31 UEXMOT history

S31 UEX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

S31 UEX black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,060 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 UEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 UEX was last recorded at 159,060 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,631 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,060 miles
  • 2023 – 158,631 miles
  • 2022 – 156,768 miles
  • 2021 – 154,223 miles
  • 2020 – 153,631 miles
  • 2019 – 150,975 miles
  • 2018 – 144,342 miles
  • 2017 – 139,166 miles
  • 2016 – 133,341 miles
  • 2014 – 128,903 miles
  • 2013 – 121,667 miles
  • 2012 – 112,646 miles
  • 2011 – 104,640 miles
  • 2010 – 95,929 miles
  • 2009 – 87,692 miles
  • 2008 – 74,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,060 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 tyre out of shape

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front headlamp beam image weak ... suspect poor reflector

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Incorrect battery fitted ..... terminals very close to bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,060 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,060 miles
    Test number
    135577729837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass158,631 miles (+1,863)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,631 miles
    Test number
    875818064953
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  3. Pass156,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    976183480068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail156,768 miles (+2,545)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    918552353397
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,223 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    498820889464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam image weak ... suspect poor reflector
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIncorrect battery fitted ..... terminals very close to bonnet

  6. Fail154,220 miles (+589)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,220 miles
    Test number
    318413649676
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image on beam setter (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam image weak ... suspect poor reflector
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIncorrect battery fitted ..... terminals very close to bonnet

  7. Pass153,631 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    286852525065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose

  8. Fail153,631 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    699646163178
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose

  9. Pass150,975 miles (+6,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    150,975 miles
    Test number
    865098916275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,342 miles (+5,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,342 miles
    Test number
    300863711830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass139,166 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,166 miles
    Test number
    198119851667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  12. Fail139,161 miles (+5,820)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,161 miles
    Test number
    573926277615
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  13. Pass133,341 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    442811158459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  14. Pass128,903 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    386655224311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass121,667 miles (+9,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    949815123305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass112,646 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,646 miles
    Test number
    217685722332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,640 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,640 miles
    Test number
    467302711452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,929 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,929 miles
    Test number
    122237560202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,692 miles (+13,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,692 miles
    Test number
    300444169410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,323 miles (+7,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    330525928294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass66,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    520643248073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 UEX

Does S31 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 UEX is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 UEX?
The MOT on S31 UEX is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 UEX done?
S31 UEX was recorded at 159,060 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has S31 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 UEX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 UEX 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 UEX find?
S31 UEX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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