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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

S33 SFWMOT history

S33 SFW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S33 SFW black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,286 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 SFW was last recorded at 184,286 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,648 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,638 miles
Average per year
13,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,286 miles
  • 2024 – 166,240 miles
  • 2023 – 156,701 miles
  • 2021 – 145,307 miles
  • 2020 – 132,969 miles
  • 2019 – 110,713 miles
  • 2018 – 97,564 miles
  • 2017 – 81,542 miles
  • 2016 – 65,073 miles
  • 2015 – 47,316 miles
  • 2013 – 27,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
  • AdvisoryRear outer wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExcess brake pedal travel
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust parts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,286 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,286 miles
    Test number
    245729970854
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExcess brake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  2. Fail184,286 miles (+8,638)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,286 miles
    Test number
    100134295162
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExcess brake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass175,648 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,648 miles
    Test number
    654647230669
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper shocker mounts corroded(both)
    • AdvisoryRear lower hub bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp

  4. Fail175,646 miles (+9,406)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,646 miles
    Test number
    510478097663
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper shocker mounts corroded(both)
    • AdvisoryRear lower hub bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp

  5. Pass166,240 miles (+9,539)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,240 miles
    Test number
    136749352703
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded

  6. Pass156,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,701 miles
    Test number
    673201300705
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering colum universal joint

  7. Fail156,699 miles (+11,392)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,699 miles
    Test number
    465393866129
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering colum universal joint

  8. Pass145,307 miles (+12,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,307 miles
    Test number
    131352989746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,969 miles (+8,842)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,969 miles
    Test number
    620056602612
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose

  10. Pass124,127 miles (+13,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    720827935652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,713 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    760877068881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,564 miles (+16,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    951328865175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass81,542 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    571241160980
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

  14. Fail81,364 miles (+16,291)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    786456358611
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

  15. Pass65,073 miles (+17,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    413200327967
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass47,316 miles (+20,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,316 miles
    Test number
    528169215021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    407499633414
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about S33 SFW

Does S33 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 SFW is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 SFW?
The MOT on S33 SFW is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 SFW done?
S33 SFW was recorded at 184,286 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 13,053 miles a year.
Has S33 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 SFW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 SFW 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 SFW find?
S33 SFW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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