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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

S3 YNYMOT history

S3 YNY is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,767 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YNY was last recorded at 198,767 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,700 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,067 miles
Average per year
8,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,767 miles
  • 2025 – 195,700 miles
  • 2024 – 193,410 miles
  • 2023 – 192,310 miles
  • 2022 – 187,032 miles
  • 2021 – 177,177 miles
  • 2020 – 169,762 miles
  • 2019 – 159,072 miles
  • 2018 – 151,952 miles
  • 2017 – 146,258 miles
  • 2016 – 140,881 miles
  • 2015 – 129,160 miles
  • 2014 – 116,426 miles
  • 2013 – 100,693 miles
  • 2012 – 85,206 miles
  • 2011 – 76,477 miles
  • 2010 – 67,347 miles
  • 2009 – 54,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,767 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear including sub frames have been undersealed not allowing full inspection to some components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,767 miles (+3,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,767 miles
    Test number
    818739648220
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear including sub frames have been undersealed not allowing full inspection to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass195,700 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,700 miles
    Test number
    366472526256
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass193,410 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,410 miles
    Test number
    867313992143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass192,310 miles (+5,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,310 miles
    Test number
    999188545457
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,032 miles (+9,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,032 miles
    Test number
    577373445065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass177,177 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,177 miles
    Test number
    889711229827
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm 225/45/17 95y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm 225/45/17 95y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail177,177 miles (+7,415)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,177 miles
    Test number
    387555155215
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm 225/45/17 95y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm 225/45/17 95y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,762 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,762 miles
    Test number
    251950911355
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail169,727 miles (+10,655)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,727 miles
    Test number
    282302314843
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,072 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,072 miles
    Test number
    714892000047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass151,952 miles (+5,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,952 miles
    Test number
    103936409083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass146,258 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    516647610169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,881 miles (+11,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,881 miles
    Test number
    910487495384
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass129,160 miles (+12,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    669773385086
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass116,426 miles (+15,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    547985284040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    416859173037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail100,693 miles (+15,487)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    855979173097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass85,206 miles (+8,729)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    677178882082
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear of exhaust system

  19. Pass76,477 miles (+9,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    199797381400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass67,347 miles (+13,191)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    613274570016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to de-lamanate

  21. Pass54,156 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,156 miles
    Test number
    671310679000
    • NoteFront washer jets partially blocked
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Questions about S3 YNY

Does S3 YNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YNY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YNY?
The MOT on S3 YNY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YNY done?
S3 YNY was recorded at 198,767 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,231 miles a year.
Has S3 YNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YNY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 YNY 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 YNY find?
S3 YNY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: all suspension components front and rear including sub frames have been undersealed not allowing full inspection to some components; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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