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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S43 FAJMOT history

S43 FAJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
70,944 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S43 FAJ was last recorded at 70,944 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,967 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
1,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,944 miles
  • 2024 – 69,967 miles
  • 2022 – 68,338 miles
  • 2017 – 65,996 miles
  • 2016 – 65,375 miles
  • 2014 – 64,185 miles
  • 2013 – 62,817 miles
  • 2012 – 59,959 miles
  • 2011 – 56,568 miles
  • 2010 – 53,431 miles
  • 2009 – 48,543 miles
  • 2007 – 43,176 miles
  • 2006 – 38,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,944 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear , (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure stiff boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded.
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
  • AdvisoryDrivers sear rail faulty, but can lock in position.
  • AdvisoryFloor of car badly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre On the edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
  • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust joint.

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,944 miles (+977)10 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,944 miles
    Test number
    248825872596
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear , (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure stiff boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryDrivers sear rail faulty, but can lock in position.
    • AdvisoryFloor of car badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre On the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust joint.

  2. Pass69,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    634607250418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,967 miles (+1,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    487080923423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass68,338 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    560744252582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail68,336 miles (+2,340)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    708335711850
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,996 miles (+621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    236996723418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass65,375 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    312007265680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail65,372 miles (+4)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    641653150056
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEngine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail65,368 miles (+1,183)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    302319102478
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass64,185 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    246053734293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,183 miles (+1,366)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    227634324223
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass62,817 miles (+56)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    388270913298
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel filler neck clips corroded

  13. Fail62,761 miles (+2,802)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    787806003212
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel filler neck clips corroded

  14. Pass59,959 miles (+3,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    807448602241
    • NoteOsf and nsf floor corroded

  15. Pass56,568 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    577528281124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,431 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    674921800281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,543 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    722105919075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,176 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    301849517318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    110962686254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 FAJ

Does S43 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 FAJ expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 FAJ?
The MOT on S43 FAJ expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 FAJ done?
S43 FAJ was recorded at 70,944 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 1,784 miles a year.
Has S43 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 FAJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S43 FAJ 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 S43 FAJ find?
S43 FAJ failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 10 major defects and 14 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ,; offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 21 more.

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