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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S45 ADVMOT history

S45 ADV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,702 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 ADV was last recorded at 101,702 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,440 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,702 miles
  • 2025 – 100,440 miles
  • 2024 – 99,216 miles
  • 2023 – 97,490 miles
  • 2022 – 94,737 miles
  • 2021 – 94,654 miles
  • 2020 – 94,050 miles
  • 2019 – 85,929 miles
  • 2018 – 79,060 miles
  • 2017 – 71,216 miles
  • 2016 – 62,406 miles
  • 2015 – 55,132 miles
  • 2012 – 55,117 miles
  • 2010 – 55,112 miles
  • 2008 – 54,387 miles
  • 2007 – 53,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,702 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Both front struts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,702 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    578602241931
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass100,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    559892919184
    • AdvisoryBoth front struts corroded

  3. Fail100,440 miles (+1,224)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    626551449273
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front struts corroded
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded

  4. Pass99,216 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    971494034603
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers corroded

  5. Pass97,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    949336337904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  6. Fail97,490 miles (+2,753)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    444733020416
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Pass94,737 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    977624012895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  8. Fail94,734 miles (+80)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    995692890090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Pass94,654 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    778516135405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill guards fitted

  10. Pass94,050 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    859829770885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail94,022 miles (+8,093)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    167681601116
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass85,929 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,929 miles
    Test number
    791341709919
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail85,927 miles (+6,867)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    782432769693
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass79,060 miles (+7,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    559512915169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,216 miles (+8,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    428108764316
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,406 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    904477228432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,132 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    266904605442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,117 miles (+5)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    646301982072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust system corroded

  19. Pass55,112 miles (+725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    803981850231
    • 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)

  20. Pass54,387 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    642991438219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    752362727245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 ADV

Does S45 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 ADV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 ADV?
The MOT on S45 ADV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 ADV done?
S45 ADV was recorded at 101,702 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has S45 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 ADV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S45 ADV 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 S45 ADV find?
S45 ADV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underside corroded.

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