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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S790 SNOMOT history

S790 SNO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,997 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 SNO
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
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 SNO was last recorded at 133,997 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,997 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,997 miles
  • 2025 – 133,997 miles
  • 2024 – 133,504 miles
  • 2023 – 132,512 miles
  • 2022 – 131,103 miles
  • 2021 – 129,537 miles
  • 2020 – 127,914 miles
  • 2019 – 125,942 miles
  • 2018 – 122,722 miles
  • 2017 – 118,519 miles
  • 2016 – 114,824 miles
  • 2015 – 110,763 miles
  • 2014 – 106,648 miles
  • 2013 – 103,062 miles
  • 2012 – 97,681 miles
  • 2011 – 92,836 miles
  • 2010 – 86,072 miles
  • 2009 – 79,152 miles
  • 2008 – 73,661 miles
  • 2007 – 68,447 miles
  • 2006 – 61,374 miles
  • 2005 – 53,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension components all have light surface corrosion

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    490041949307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components all have light surface corrosion

  2. Pass133,997 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    336100377255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass133,504 miles (+992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,504 miles
    Test number
    774572085474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass132,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    154076597006
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,512 miles (+1,409)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    319998176795
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,103 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,103 miles
    Test number
    915068201459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and center parts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass129,537 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,537 miles
    Test number
    979073915060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,914 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    453132414375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail127,914 miles (+1,972)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    612379575595
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass125,942 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,942 miles
    Test number
    392988290314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass122,722 miles (+4,203)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    140925279470
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% of bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light lens damaged and showing white light to the rear

  12. Pass118,519 miles (+3,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    555163058660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass114,824 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    400309376440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp but not dripping (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass110,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,763 miles
    Test number
    526259185111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail110,763 miles (+4,115)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,763 miles
    Test number
    118139485152
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass106,648 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,648 miles
    Test number
    239876204210
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail106,569 miles (+3,507)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,569 miles
    Test number
    229667594141
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass103,062 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    387975803466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,681 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    229112392425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,836 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,836 miles
    Test number
    388486581166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,072 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    631095190189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,152 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    190067489110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,661 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,661 miles
    Test number
    844283308219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,447 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    792454787157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,374 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,374 miles
    Test number
    534369776170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    342520205403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 SNO

Does S790 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 SNO is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 SNO?
The MOT on S790 SNO is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 SNO done?
S790 SNO was recorded at 133,997 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has S790 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 SNO has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S790 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 S790 SNO find?
S790 SNO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill , light surface corrosion; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area, and 1 more.

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