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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

S5 YJEMOT history

S5 YJE is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S5 YJE red Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,850 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 YJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 YJE was last recorded at 93,850 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,828 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,850 miles
  • 2025 – 92,521 miles
  • 2024 – 90,252 miles
  • 2023 – 84,747 miles
  • 2022 – 81,507 miles
  • 2021 – 74,332 miles
  • 2020 – 70,501 miles
  • 2019 – 64,323 miles
  • 2018 – 58,466 miles
  • 2017 – 51,387 miles
  • 2016 – 43,696 miles
  • 2015 – 32,295 miles
  • 2014 – 26,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,850 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,850 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,850 miles
    Test number
    758295552318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,828 miles (+1,307)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    260703801513
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass92,521 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,521 miles
    Test number
    921755413340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    988000257225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail90,252 miles (+5,505)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    200526840498
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,747 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    460786884252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,507 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    342816844556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure
  8. Fail81,505 miles (+7,173)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    420674519170
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker top bracket/mount deteriorated, shocker still secure
  9. Pass74,332 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    950105234412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail74,331 miles (+3,830)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    912427428571
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass70,501 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    399378732179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,499 miles (+6,176)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    448895540337
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass64,323 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    761020334332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,321 miles (+5,855)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    169668080848
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass58,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,466 miles
    Test number
    663770937967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,466 miles (+7,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,466 miles
    Test number
    797497590904
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass51,387 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    106201916172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,696 miles (+11,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    991371532978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,295 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    105197905069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    715681224024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 YJE

Does S5 YJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 YJE is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 YJE?
The MOT on S5 YJE is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 YJE done?
S5 YJE was recorded at 93,850 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has S5 YJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 YJE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 YJE 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 S5 YJE find?
S5 YJE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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