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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S787 DUBMOT history

S787 DUB is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
105,747 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S787 DUB was last recorded at 105,747 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,334 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
4,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,747 miles
  • 2024 – 102,334 miles
  • 2023 – 93,811 miles
  • 2022 – 84,326 miles
  • 2021 – 79,089 miles
  • 2020 – 75,101 miles
  • 2019 – 70,720 miles
  • 2018 – 67,014 miles
  • 2017 – 62,650 miles
  • 2016 – 58,531 miles
  • 2015 – 56,279 miles
  • 2014 – 55,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,747 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded&has a slight crack in it (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,747 miles (+3,413)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    655764147977
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded&has a slight crack in it (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass102,334 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    415327288848
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail102,317 miles (+8,506)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,317 miles
    Test number
    370775003156
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    785530445797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail93,811 miles (+9,485)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    191776447549
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,326 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    830295899421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,089 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    414757073282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,101 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,101 miles
    Test number
    320210435848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    308136798054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,717 miles (+3,703)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    775826996883
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE RUBBING ON FUEL FILLER PIPE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass67,014 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    651883157910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,650 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    934593609734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,531 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,531 miles
    Test number
    450855630994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,279 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    125901085153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,825 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    675583384177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,823 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    948248374168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S787 DUB

Does S787 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 DUB expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 DUB?
The MOT on S787 DUB expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 DUB done?
S787 DUB was recorded at 105,747 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 4,566 miles a year.
Has S787 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 DUB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S787 DUB 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 S787 DUB find?
S787 DUB failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 2 major defects and 15 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 14 more.

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