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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S78 ADVMOT history

S78 ADV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,818 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 ADV
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
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 ADV was last recorded at 56,818 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,973 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,818 miles
  • 2025 – 55,973 miles
  • 2024 – 54,631 miles
  • 2023 – 52,336 miles
  • 2022 – 51,620 miles
  • 2021 – 50,993 miles
  • 2020 – 50,339 miles
  • 2019 – 47,927 miles
  • 2018 – 47,112 miles
  • 2017 – 45,898 miles
  • 2016 – 44,011 miles
  • 2015 – 43,263 miles
  • 2014 – 39,534 miles
  • 2013 – 39,074 miles
  • 2012 – 38,179 miles
  • 2011 – 34,276 miles
  • 2010 – 32,720 miles
  • 2009 – 30,579 miles
  • 2008 – 29,327 miles
  • 2007 – 27,676 miles
  • 2006 – 25,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,818 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    937501250228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,973 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    996934778266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,631 miles (+2,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    546718625071
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly chipped

  4. Pass52,336 miles (+716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    213046789224
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,620 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    137121597958
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,993 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    359713965534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,339 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,339 miles
    Test number
    111905306644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,927 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    465923297267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass47,112 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    138649083590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,898 miles
    Test number
    530611778109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,898 miles (+1,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,898 miles
    Test number
    399036633327
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded through and leaking in places.

  12. Pass44,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    229156537358
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  13. Fail44,011 miles (+748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    364376397356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  14. Pass43,263 miles (+3,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    705692155112
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded through.

  15. Pass39,534 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,534 miles
    Test number
    205494764494
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass39,074 miles (+895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    978085473100
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded through.

  17. Pass38,179 miles (+3,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    356178992181
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  18. Pass34,276 miles (+1,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,276 miles
    Test number
    578714891127
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded and leaking slightly.

  19. Pass32,720 miles (+2,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    363462000246
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  20. Pass30,579 miles (+1,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,579 miles
    Test number
    991643189192
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  21. Pass29,327 miles (+1,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,327 miles
    Test number
    822748698123
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded through.

  22. Pass27,676 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    973905607295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    174849696143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 ADV

Does S78 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 ADV is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 ADV?
The MOT on S78 ADV is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 ADV done?
S78 ADV was recorded at 56,818 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has S78 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 ADV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S78 ADV 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 S78 ADV find?
S78 ADV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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