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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S748 AHUMOT history

S748 AHU is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,288 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 AHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 AHU was last recorded at 109,288 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,796 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
2,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,288 miles
  • 2025 – 108,796 miles
  • 2024 – 107,769 miles
  • 2023 – 106,427 miles
  • 2022 – 105,425 miles
  • 2021 – 103,914 miles
  • 2020 – 102,630 miles
  • 2019 – 101,794 miles
  • 2018 – 100,069 miles
  • 2017 – 98,025 miles
  • 2016 – 96,474 miles
  • 2015 – 93,077 miles
  • 2014 – 90,924 miles
  • 2013 – 89,049 miles
  • 2012 – 87,126 miles
  • 2011 – 83,834 miles
  • 2010 – 82,215 miles
  • 2009 – 76,602 miles
  • 2008 – 73,226 miles
  • 2007 – 67,977 miles
  • 2006 – 59,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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, 2006–2010

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,288 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    680482721974
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,288 miles (+492)3 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    471893662688
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,796 miles (+13)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    998556603634
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,783 miles (+1,014)3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    868146770962
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,769 miles (+1,342)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,769 miles
    Test number
    764216162283
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside front strut spring cups corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,427 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    433658064179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,425 miles (+1,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    209056989185
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer . 2 rubber hangers deteriorated 1 rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass103,914 miles (+1,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    633226816012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass102,630 miles (+836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    591214001245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    318292070372
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers outer casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  11. Fail101,794 miles (+1,725)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    343690283356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers outer casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  12. Pass100,069 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    868398228408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    160123519484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,023 miles (+1,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    265332033759
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass96,474 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    191146376167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,077 miles (+2,153)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    505140115279
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside tyre wearing on outer shoulder

  17. Pass90,924 miles (+1,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    338361014267
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

  18. Pass89,049 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    387686003447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,029 miles (+1,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    629705803262
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass87,126 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    958538202224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,834 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    348276101479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,827 miles (+1,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    635783201298
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass82,215 miles (+5,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    881552700277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass76,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    293610569496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail76,602 miles (+3,376)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    252872359115
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass73,226 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,226 miles
    Test number
    263536288438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,977 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    394413587183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    154448076137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S748 AHU

Does S748 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 AHU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 AHU?
The MOT on S748 AHU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 AHU done?
S748 AHU was recorded at 109,288 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
Has S748 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 AHU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S748 AHU 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 S748 AHU find?
S748 AHU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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