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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S744 SKLMOT history

S744 SKL is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,922 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 SKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 SKL was last recorded at 99,922 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2014: 90,798 miles, lower than 879,536 miles on 1 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,794 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
1,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,922 miles
  • 2025 – 99,794 miles
  • 2024 – 99,554 miles
  • 2023 – 98,928 miles
  • 2022 – 98,154 miles
  • 2021 – 97,219 miles
  • 2020 – 96,232 miles
  • 2019 – 95,429 miles
  • 2018 – 94,656 miles
  • 2017 – 94,156 miles
  • 2016 – 93,015 miles
  • 2015 – 91,910 miles
  • 2014 – 90,798 miles
  • 2013 – 879,536 miles
  • 2012 – 88,943 miles
  • 2011 – 88,511 miles
  • 2010 – 87,529 miles
  • 2009 – 86,957 miles
  • 2008 – 85,169 miles
  • 2007 – 84,810 miles
  • 2006 – 82,995 miles
  • 2005 – 75,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,922 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top spring moutings (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,922 miles (+128)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,922 miles
    Test number
    184166327677
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top spring moutings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,794 miles (+240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    378899311700
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,554 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    294663880248
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,928 miles (+774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    601769282867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis by top spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,154 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    916798726580
    • AdvisoryFront small stone chip in windscreen

  6. Pass97,219 miles (+987)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,219 miles
    Test number
    696772288670
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,232 miles (+803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    878828040629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,429 miles (+773)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,429 miles
    Test number
    433547663988
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,656 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,656 miles
    Test number
    762036851356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,156 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,156 miles
    Test number
    493083336393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass93,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    629672439002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail93,015 miles (+1,105)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    672244136496
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,910 miles (+1,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    582462879258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass90,798 miles (-788,738)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,798 miles
    Test number
    665433974294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass879,536 miles (+790,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    879,536 miles
    Test number
    788794173206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,943 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    527172472290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,511 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    295053271246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,529 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    542472170231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,957 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    910805469219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass85,169 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,169 miles
    Test number
    540981568239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,810 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    460198757245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,995 miles (+7,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,995 miles
    Test number
    503392076267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    490938455236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 SKL

Does S744 SKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 SKL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 SKL?
The MOT on S744 SKL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 SKL done?
S744 SKL was recorded at 99,922 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,173 miles a year.
Has S744 SKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 SKL has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S744 SKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S744 SKL find?
S744 SKL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack; rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top spring moutings.

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