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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S811 ANHMOT history

S811 ANH is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
121,049 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S811 ANH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S811 ANH was last recorded at 121,049 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,039 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,049 miles
  • 2024 – 120,128 miles
  • 2023 – 119,103 miles
  • 2022 – 116,495 miles
  • 2021 – 114,002 miles
  • 2020 – 111,585 miles
  • 2019 – 108,645 miles
  • 2018 – 107,442 miles
  • 2017 – 106,979 miles
  • 2015 – 106,884 miles
  • 2014 – 106,474 miles
  • 2013 – 103,747 miles
  • 2012 – 100,012 miles
  • 2011 – 93,962 miles
  • 2010 – 89,599 miles
  • 2009 – 84,657 miles
  • 2008 – 80,199 miles
  • 2007 – 74,230 miles
  • 2006 – 68,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,049 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bodies corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corrodedRecorded 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,049 miles (+10)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,049 miles
    Test number
    990166111420
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bodies corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded

  2. Fail121,039 miles (+911)2 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,039 miles
    Test number
    565400276001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded

  3. Pass120,128 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    443084479249
    • AdvisoryFront front shock absorber bodies corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,128 miles (+1,025)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    316359465851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front shock absorber bodies corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,103 miles (+2,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    737654096388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,495 miles (+2,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,495 miles
    Test number
    674868662487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber body corroded not deemed seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber body corroded not deemed seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,002 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,002 miles
    Test number
    718400977061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front shock absorber body corroded not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail114,000 miles (+2,415)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    129593785290
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber body corroded not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass111,585 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    564383739624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded but not deemed excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail111,585 miles (+2,940)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    575761700073
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded but not deemed excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass108,645 miles (+1,203)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    321773215748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass107,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    360377089995
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail107,442 miles (+463)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    838466775729
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass106,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    296812639688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,979 miles (+95)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    625628978128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass106,884 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    444171341823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail106,879 miles (+405)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    853240257204
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass106,474 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    115898324308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is perished

  19. Fail106,474 miles (+2,727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    439948824432
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is perished

  20. Pass103,747 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,747 miles
    Test number
    449785223330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass100,012 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    489970842403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,353 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,353 miles
    Test number
    538951352041
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass93,962 miles (+4,363)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    876206141032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront tyre worn on inner and outter edge

  24. Pass89,599 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    354133160046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,568 miles (+4,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    190361760027
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass84,657 miles (+4,458)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    573278559098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass80,199 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    910450368064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass74,230 miles (+6,192)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    723246767088
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust rear section heavy corrosion not blowing
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play found in steering rack assembly

  29. Pass68,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    701642556086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S811 ANH

Does S811 ANH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S811 ANH expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S811 ANH?
The MOT on S811 ANH expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S811 ANH done?
S811 ANH was recorded at 121,049 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has S811 ANH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S811 ANH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S811 ANH 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 S811 ANH find?
S811 ANH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 11 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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