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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,000 cc

S749 AKPMOT history

S749 AKP is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
105,101 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 AKP was last recorded at 105,101 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,331 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,101 miles
  • 2025 – 104,331 miles
  • 2024 – 103,495 miles
  • 2023 – 103,059 miles
  • 2022 – 102,304 miles
  • 2021 – 101,556 miles
  • 2020 – 100,354 miles
  • 2019 – 99,992 miles
  • 2018 – 97,467 miles
  • 2017 – 94,429 miles
  • 2016 – 90,344 miles
  • 2015 – 86,637 miles
  • 2014 – 82,578 miles
  • 2013 – 78,984 miles
  • 2012 – 74,194 miles
  • 2011 – 69,892 miles
  • 2010 – 62,845 miles
  • 2009 – 56,530 miles
  • 2008 – 46,362 miles
  • 2007 – 40,451 miles
  • 2006 – 36,233 miles
  • 2005 – 30,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    609575939667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail105,101 miles (+770)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    992989944687
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass104,331 miles (+836)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    345837541484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,495 miles (+436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    559071138957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL l;amp illuminated
  5. Pass103,059 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    103693156075
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail103,059 miles (+755)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    903194188175
    • DangerousFuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass102,304 miles (+748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    949524961212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated
  8. Pass101,556 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    815209859056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass100,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    460021194005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail100,354 miles (+362)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    138893914130
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass99,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    415526579141
    • 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))
  12. Fail99,992 miles (+2,525)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    718550039785
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  13. Pass97,467 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    527396884589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    825218682279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail94,429 miles (+4,085)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    703617275587
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass90,344 miles (+3,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    302968097534
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass86,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    214903631511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    407584143583
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  19. Fail86,637 miles (+4,059)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    495509142449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  20. Pass82,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    429831804384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,578 miles (+3,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    798371204335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Fail78,984 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    409022713369
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass78,984 miles (+4,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    448722913376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass74,194 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    606214412387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass69,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    456804611351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,892 miles (+7,047)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    745814211340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass62,845 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    951313700377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,530 miles (+10,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    524755619312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  29. Pass46,362 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    233507468280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,451 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    870043427359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,233 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    311801636313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,769 miles
    Test number
    394950695431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 AKP

Does S749 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S749 AKP is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S749 AKP?
The MOT on S749 AKP is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S749 AKP done?
S749 AKP was recorded at 105,101 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has S749 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 AKP has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S749 AKP 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 S749 AKP find?
S749 AKP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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