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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

S33 DTWMOT history

S33 DTW is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,659 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 DTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 DTW was last recorded at 134,659 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 3,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,771 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,888 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,659 miles
  • 2025 – 130,771 miles
  • 2024 – 123,899 miles
  • 2023 – 118,683 miles
  • 2022 – 115,135 miles
  • 2021 – 107,547 miles
  • 2020 – 102,041 miles
  • 2019 – 94,012 miles
  • 2018 – 86,572 miles
  • 2017 – 84,536 miles
  • 2016 – 82,399 miles
  • 2014 – 82,349 miles
  • 2013 – 82,038 miles
  • 2012 – 80,325 miles
  • 2011 – 78,041 miles
  • 2010 – 75,202 miles
  • 2009 – 69,217 miles
  • 2008 – 63,045 miles
  • 2007 – 57,396 miles
  • 2006 – 51,125 miles
  • 2005 – 45,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  • AdvisoryFront and rear arches very rusty

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Temp fuel cap fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Secondary bonnet catch faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bar tyre outer wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,659 miles (+3,888)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,659 miles
    Test number
    942170968354
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear arches very rusty

  2. Pass130,771 miles (+6,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,771 miles
    Test number
    507113491869
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass123,899 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    832321870420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,683 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,683 miles
    Test number
    267428375905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,135 miles (+7,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    159378811539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    759823045559
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail107,547 miles (+5,506)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    500746941138
    • MajorCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,041 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    942757789075
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty

  9. Fail102,041 miles (+8,029)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    240033767420
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty

  10. Pass94,012 miles (+7,440)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,012 miles
    Test number
    774257902119
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension leg top mount slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes have play
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts retract slowly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coils have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes have play
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  11. Pass86,572 miles (+2,036)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    709146903375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks are corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass84,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    114282652353
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished and weak.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  13. Fail84,536 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    552968471076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished and weak.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  14. Pass82,399 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    307511651041
    • AdvisoryBar tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryLight switch stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsf tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

  15. Fail82,397 miles (+48)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    829321358997
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBar tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsf tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

  16. Pass82,349 miles (+311)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    869002104336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHEADLIGHT SWITCH DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
    • NoteNSF TYRE HAS SMALL CUT INNER EDGE

  17. Pass82,038 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    418852783257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,325 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    198639322289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,041 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    268269521265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,202 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    672776630235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,046 miles (+5,829)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    211950730253
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear Seat Belts not inspected due to dog guard & covers.

  22. Pass69,217 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    611498139240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,896 miles (+5,851)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    324924429256
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFull inspection of rear seat belts was not possible due to covered deats.

  24. Pass63,045 miles (+5,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,045 miles
    Test number
    192877928269
    • NoteRear seats/belts permanently covered & dog guard installed,so rear belt inspection not possible,

  25. Pass57,396 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    231759327289
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,125 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    674214196192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    280266715252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 DTW

Does S33 DTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 DTW is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 DTW?
The MOT on S33 DTW is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 DTW done?
S33 DTW was recorded at 134,659 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has S33 DTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 DTW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S33 DTW 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 S33 DTW find?
S33 DTW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front fluid leak, but not excessive power steering, and 5 more.

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