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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S3 BJEMOT history

S3 BJE is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S3 BJE red Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,682 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BJE was last recorded at 95,682 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,173 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
4,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,682 miles
  • 2024 – 91,173 miles
  • 2023 – 86,686 miles
  • 2022 – 81,970 miles
  • 2021 – 78,395 miles
  • 2020 – 75,613 miles
  • 2019 – 71,918 miles
  • 2018 – 66,602 miles
  • 2017 – 61,571 miles
  • 2016 – 56,306 miles
  • 2015 – 51,701 miles
  • 2014 – 47,727 miles
  • 2013 – 44,205 miles
  • 2012 – 39,311 miles
  • 2011 – 33,781 miles
  • 2010 – 28,803 miles
  • 2009 – 21,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,682 miles (+4,509)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    898728867805
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass91,173 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    642490806706
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear near fuel tank and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass86,686 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    830183273030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    151762818375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,970 miles (+3,575)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    945255315337
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass78,395 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    393929893397
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and heat shields fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of certain components
  7. Pass75,613 miles (+3,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    743210471623
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to centre joint slight gas leak (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass71,918 miles (+5,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    738541518664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,602 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    466212948095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,571 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    582750806878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    308634276481
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail56,306 miles (+4,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    735460006300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass51,701 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    261680931051
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has various splits on inner side wall, may soon need replacement
  14. Pass47,727 miles (+3,522)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    456502124456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass44,205 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    227022523355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,311 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    356810822377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    875580621385
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail33,781 miles (+4,978)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    408899911364
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass28,803 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    630998720318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass21,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    463443529484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BJE

Does S3 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BJE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 BJE?
The MOT on S3 BJE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BJE done?
S3 BJE was recorded at 95,682 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,663 miles a year.
Has S3 BJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BJE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 BJE 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 S3 BJE find?
S3 BJE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot; offside rear coil spring corroded lower coils corroded.

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