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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S789 SNOMOT history

S789 SNO is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,711 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 SNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 SNO was last recorded at 129,711 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,974 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
2,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,711 miles
  • 2025 – 128,974 miles
  • 2024 – 127,298 miles
  • 2023 – 125,422 miles
  • 2022 – 125,421 miles
  • 2021 – 123,528 miles
  • 2020 – 121,574 miles
  • 2019 – 120,069 miles
  • 2018 – 118,803 miles
  • 2017 – 117,134 miles
  • 2016 – 113,944 miles
  • 2014 – 113,126 miles
  • 2013 – 106,959 miles
  • 2012 – 103,886 miles
  • 2011 – 101,446 miles
  • 2010 – 97,676 miles
  • 2009 – 93,954 miles
  • 2008 – 85,775 miles
  • 2007 – 85,505 miles
  • 2006 – 81,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,711 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,711 miles (+737)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,711 miles
    Test number
    881682754111
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,974 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    627131449021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,968 miles (+1,670)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    889624919851
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole inside wheel arc (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured Bulkhead fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

  4. Pass127,298 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    214326806712
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty

  5. Pass125,422 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    676849194370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes generally rusty

  6. Fail125,421 miles (+1,893)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,421 miles
    Test number
    935243551467
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brakes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,528 miles (+1,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    212659608313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,574 miles
    Test number
    886952905587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail121,574 miles (+1,505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,574 miles
    Test number
    335960895956
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass120,069 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    257350936978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,803 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    713707474817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,134 miles (+3,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,134 miles
    Test number
    648717548152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass113,944 miles (+818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,944 miles
    Test number
    755512538348
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,126 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    157855064214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,959 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    527896563278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,886 miles (+2,440)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    167962852260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high

  17. Pass101,446 miles (+3,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    606094621299
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high

  18. Pass97,676 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    352426010412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,954 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    681169309289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    111139618216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail85,775 miles (+270)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    314619718442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass85,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    461305627419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,505 miles (+4,342)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    203464327399
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,163 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    542150526325
    • NoteAdvise front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Questions about S789 SNO

Does S789 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 SNO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 SNO?
The MOT on S789 SNO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 SNO done?
S789 SNO was recorded at 129,711 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
Has S789 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 SNO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 SNO 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 S789 SNO find?
S789 SNO passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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