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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

S40 GENMOT history

S40 GEN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S40 GEN silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
43,821 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GEN was last recorded at 43,821 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,717 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,104 miles
Average per year
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,821 miles
  • 2025 – 41,717 miles
  • 2024 – 38,858 miles
  • 2023 – 37,169 miles
  • 2022 – 35,009 miles
  • 2021 – 33,181 miles
  • 2020 – 31,796 miles
  • 2019 – 29,679 miles
  • 2017 – 26,492 miles
  • 2016 – 22,511 miles
  • 2015 – 21,738 miles
  • 2014 – 19,518 miles
  • 2013 – 14,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,821 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    161581106825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass41,717 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    41,717 miles
    Test number
    425554775361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    603689134017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,858 miles (+1,689)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    767092900314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass37,169 miles (+2,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    767545077477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass35,009 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    418855473399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass33,181 miles (+1,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    329584408986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass31,796 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    150669686874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass29,679 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    669100804615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,492 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    887559492939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,511 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    526278509422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,738 miles (+2,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    757829105295
    • 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)
  13. Pass19,518 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    836447714237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    14,610 miles
    Test number
    136658613212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GEN

Does S40 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GEN is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GEN?
The MOT on S40 GEN is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GEN done?
S40 GEN was recorded at 43,821 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,291 miles a year.
Has S40 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GEN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 GEN 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 S40 GEN find?
S40 GEN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack.

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