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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc

S89 AVLMOT history

S89 AVL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,987 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 AVL was last recorded at 170,987 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,924 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,987 miles
  • 2025 – 168,228 miles
  • 2024 – 163,155 miles
  • 2023 – 158,059 miles
  • 2022 – 152,135 miles
  • 2021 – 144,780 miles
  • 2020 – 137,707 miles
  • 2019 – 128,472 miles
  • 2018 – 128,472 miles
  • 2017 – 122,389 miles
  • 2016 – 116,532 miles
  • 2015 – 107,996 miles
  • 2014 – 105,248 miles
  • 2013 – 101,921 miles
  • 2012 – 95,798 miles
  • 2010 – 83,169 miles
  • 2009 – 71,884 miles
  • 2007 – 58,965 miles
  • 2006 – 51,498 miles
  • 2005 – 47,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,987 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,987 miles
    Test number
    786653453481
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,924 miles (+2,696)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,924 miles
    Test number
    584500665489
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass168,228 miles (+5,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,228 miles
    Test number
    353062191257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,155 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,155 miles
    Test number
    645811076602
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,151 miles (+5,092)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,151 miles
    Test number
    632262962664
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,059 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,059 miles
    Test number
    218415804241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,135 miles (+7,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,135 miles
    Test number
    193524060774
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joint corroded

  8. Pass144,780 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,780 miles
    Test number
    352877635264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    622417460493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,707 miles (+9,235)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    306162241571
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass128,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    298081745842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail128,472 miles (+6,083)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    616778869967
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    587632797006
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight

  14. Fail122,389 miles (+5,857)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    746841343475
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Juat legal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight

  15. Pass116,532 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    682474039171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail116,532 miles (+8,536)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    396254439984
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass107,996 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,996 miles
    Test number
    320538275171
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail107,995 miles (+2,747)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    302784318815
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass105,248 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    908705344264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to exhaust

  20. Fail105,248 miles (+3,327)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    759495444256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to exhaust

  21. Pass101,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    419893463241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,921 miles (+6,123)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    955683863274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass95,798 miles (+12,629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    458150872222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,169 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    580981670233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,884 miles (+12,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    360811489204
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,965 miles (+7,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    951096107310
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass51,498 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    874664506365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    170124705342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 AVL

Does S89 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 AVL is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 AVL?
The MOT on S89 AVL is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 AVL done?
S89 AVL was recorded at 170,987 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has S89 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 AVL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S89 AVL 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 S89 AVL find?
S89 AVL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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