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Saab 9-3

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

S78 EWLMOT history

S78 EWL is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

S78 EWL white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,059 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 EWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 EWL was last recorded at 138,059 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,040 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,059 miles
  • 2024 – 131,059 miles
  • 2023 – 127,274 miles
  • 2022 – 119,858 miles
  • 2020 – 115,447 miles
  • 2019 – 108,972 miles
  • 2018 – 107,589 miles
  • 2017 – 105,715 miles
  • 2016 – 100,820 miles
  • 2015 – 94,273 miles
  • 2014 – 84,941 miles
  • 2013 – 74,979 miles
  • 2012 – 63,175 miles
  • 2011 – 46,460 miles
  • 2010 – 29,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,059 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,059 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,059 miles
    Test number
    816144645548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail138,040 miles (+6,981)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,040 miles
    Test number
    821103498929
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,059 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,059 miles
    Test number
    526679390519
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,274 miles (+7,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,274 miles
    Test number
    583388018343
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,858 miles (+4,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    567547022556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,447 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,447 miles
    Test number
    535224727533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,433 miles (+6,461)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    389254882906
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,972 miles (+1,383)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,972 miles
    Test number
    605199383138
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,589 miles (+1,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,589 miles
    Test number
    598732817314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have advanced wear, recommend change

  10. Pass105,715 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    153118646971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass100,820 miles (+6,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    201100167493
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 80% worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx 80% worn

  12. Fail94,273 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,273 miles
    Test number
    285715675066
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads approx 70% worn
    • NoteLip on front discs

  13. Pass94,273 miles (+9,332)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,273 miles
    Test number
    875585675004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads approx 70% worn
    • NoteLip on front discs

  14. Pass84,941 miles (+9,962)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    105650484076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,979 miles (+11,804)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    775211883080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  16. Pass63,175 miles (+16,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    168702572073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,460 miles (+17,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    499167861043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass29,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    144654770091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,092 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    583444770051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S78 EWL

Does S78 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 EWL expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 EWL?
The MOT on S78 EWL expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 EWL done?
S78 EWL was recorded at 138,059 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 7,252 miles a year.
Has S78 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 EWL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 EWL 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 EWL find?
S78 EWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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