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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S70 EDEMOT history

S70 EDE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,133 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 EDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 EDE was last recorded at 138,133 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 7,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,917 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,216 miles
Average per year
5,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,133 miles
  • 2025 – 130,917 miles
  • 2024 – 123,471 miles
  • 2023 – 118,854 miles
  • 2022 – 113,520 miles
  • 2021 – 102,841 miles
  • 2020 – 98,029 miles
  • 2018 – 87,821 miles
  • 2017 – 83,634 miles
  • 2016 – 76,142 miles
  • 2015 – 70,097 miles
  • 2014 – 63,760 miles
  • 2013 – 57,831 miles
  • 2012 – 53,494 miles
  • 2011 – 47,921 miles
  • 2010 – 41,857 miles
  • 2009 – 36,844 miles
  • 2008 – 30,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,133 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,133 miles
    Test number
    997212974215
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  2. Fail138,133 miles (+7,216)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,133 miles
    Test number
    541890015472
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  3. Pass130,917 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    243416875413
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail130,917 miles (+7,446)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    343695952279
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass123,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    268557773046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,471 miles (+4,617)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    567208235428
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir overfull (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,854 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,854 miles
    Test number
    250791530619
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail118,854 miles (+5,334)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,854 miles
    Test number
    829585075704
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    684374150866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,520 miles (+10,679)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    518241965168
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,841 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    861386964746
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass98,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    845903377031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,029 miles (+10,208)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    356756666109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,821 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,821 miles
    Test number
    328370553091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,515 miles (+3,881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    676092157632
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass83,634 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    899328828755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    912385493990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,238 miles (+5,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,238 miles
    Test number
    303326291883
    • FailureCoil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass76,142 miles (+6,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,142 miles
    Test number
    459164539956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass70,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    625690455026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,095 miles (+6,335)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    325270155075
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass63,760 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    728436554071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,831 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    106239843035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,494 miles (+5,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    115607342041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,921 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,921 miles
    Test number
    709579141003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,857 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    214677850073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,844 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    541632669026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    444758958086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 EDE

Does S70 EDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 EDE is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 EDE?
The MOT on S70 EDE is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 EDE done?
S70 EDE was recorded at 138,133 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,841 miles a year.
Has S70 EDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 EDE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 EDE 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 S70 EDE find?
S70 EDE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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