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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

S50 SMBMOT history

S50 SMB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 35,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
35,195 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SMB was last recorded at 35,195 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,687 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
508 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,195 miles
  • 2025 – 34,687 miles
  • 2024 – 34,052 miles
  • 2023 – 34,039 miles
  • 2022 – 34,027 miles
  • 2021 – 34,016 miles
  • 2020 – 33,789 miles
  • 2019 – 32,835 miles
  • 2018 – 31,818 miles
  • 2017 – 31,728 miles
  • 2016 – 31,614 miles
  • 2015 – 31,552 miles
  • 2014 – 31,213 miles
  • 2013 – 30,610 miles
  • 2012 – 29,953 miles
  • 2011 – 29,236 miles
  • 2010 – 28,450 miles
  • 2009 – 26,919 miles
  • 2008 – 24,157 miles
  • 2007 – 19,781 miles
  • 2006 – 17,736 miles
  • 2005 – 16,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,195 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    172682735801
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail35,195 miles (+508)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    955211367988
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass34,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    390876363117
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail34,687 miles (+635)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    419354767736
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass34,052 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,052 miles
    Test number
    931228536652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,039 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,039 miles
    Test number
    221190949032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,027 miles (+11)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    584865374031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure floor (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor on jacking point slightly carroded

  8. Pass34,016 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    196390252401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    354226523693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,786 miles (+951)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    711961178131
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass32,835 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    223926889496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,818 miles
    Test number
    878294644277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,813 miles (+85)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,813 miles
    Test number
    891016766880
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass31,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    847653374898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail31,726 miles (+112)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    392087561407
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch to rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch to rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,614 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    539317474771
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    467454201656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,552 miles (+339)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    463991484217
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass31,213 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    715500454397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,610 miles
    Test number
    417920153439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,607 miles (+654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    756170053365
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass29,953 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    729542952333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,236 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,236 miles
    Test number
    457133341359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,450 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,450 miles
    Test number
    351871340367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    814945549368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,919 miles (+2,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    651595649309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,157 miles (+4,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    374146548307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass19,781 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    140068747388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,736 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,736 miles
    Test number
    211332206288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    16,563 miles
    Test number
    731826505243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 SMB

Does S50 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SMB is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 SMB?
The MOT on S50 SMB is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 SMB done?
S50 SMB was recorded at 35,195 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has S50 SMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SMB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 SMB 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 S50 SMB find?
S50 SMB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: central front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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