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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

S8 GNBMOT history

S8 GNB is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S8 GNB black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,244 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GNB was last recorded at 91,244 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 12,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,422 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,822 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,244 miles
  • 2025 – 78,422 miles
  • 2024 – 64,666 miles
  • 2023 – 57,924 miles
  • 2022 – 57,149 miles
  • 2021 – 55,315 miles
  • 2020 – 54,189 miles
  • 2019 – 52,542 miles
  • 2018 – 51,047 miles
  • 2017 – 49,248 miles
  • 2016 – 46,004 miles
  • 2015 – 42,678 miles
  • 2014 – 38,598 miles
  • 2013 – 35,114 miles
  • 2012 – 29,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,244 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,244 miles (+12,822)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    591234088679
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,422 miles (+13,756)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    390282964764
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass64,666 miles (+6,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    201927370748
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass57,924 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    988968494764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer nozzle slightly blocked/low spray
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,149 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    734713949364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,145 miles (+1,830)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    476437089624
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,315 miles (+1,126)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    636441586638
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,189 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    465688484704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,169 miles (+1,627)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    575149942123
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,542 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    931807346203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,456 miles (+1,409)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    911097791141
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass51,047 miles (+1,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    643653841576
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,248 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    675300446096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail49,231 miles (+3,227)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    434905882555
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    267703749092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.3)

  16. Fail46,004 miles (+3,326)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    836488915501
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass42,678 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    187794865476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,669 miles (+4,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    829092865083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,598 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    656658444057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,577 miles (+3,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,577 miles
    Test number
    975473244056
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass35,114 miles (+5,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,114 miles
    Test number
    806143553036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  22. Pass29,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,816 miles
    Test number
    977906162036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,816 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,816 miles
    Test number
    825226162013
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S8 GNB

Does S8 GNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GNB is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GNB?
The MOT on S8 GNB is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GNB done?
S8 GNB was recorded at 91,244 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has S8 GNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GNB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 GNB 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 S8 GNB find?
S8 GNB passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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