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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

S99 RCWMOT history

S99 RCW is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S99 RCW silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,476 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 RCW was last recorded at 198,476 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,387 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,089 miles
Average per year
9,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,476 miles
  • 2025 – 194,387 miles
  • 2024 – 190,862 miles
  • 2023 – 186,988 miles
  • 2022 – 183,282 miles
  • 2021 – 179,062 miles
  • 2020 – 175,892 miles
  • 2019 – 172,767 miles
  • 2018 – 167,790 miles
  • 2017 – 163,872 miles
  • 2016 – 144,066 miles
  • 2015 – 119,554 miles
  • 2014 – 97,855 miles
  • 2013 – 79,897 miles
  • 2012 – 65,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,476 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,476 miles
    Test number
    753523296730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail198,476 miles (+4,089)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,476 miles
    Test number
    952538904414
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass194,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,387 miles
    Test number
    491745587963
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail194,387 miles (+3,525)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,387 miles
    Test number
    950788969223
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass190,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,862 miles
    Test number
    599823517115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail190,862 miles (+3,874)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,862 miles
    Test number
    732090686676
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,988 miles
    Test number
    102733441610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,988 miles (+3,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,988 miles
    Test number
    237112926593
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass183,282 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,282 miles
    Test number
    269365561896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,062 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,062 miles
    Test number
    213308123494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,892 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,892 miles
    Test number
    645110039603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass172,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,767 miles
    Test number
    686815029869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,767 miles (+4,977)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,767 miles
    Test number
    979878665256
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass167,790 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,790 miles
    Test number
    790540584013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,872 miles
    Test number
    773812499992
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  16. Fail163,872 miles (+19,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,872 miles
    Test number
    345400028994
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  17. Pass144,066 miles (+24,512)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    125889794205
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass119,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    316744250396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail119,554 miles (+21,699)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    639689670206
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass97,855 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    548481884277
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 1.6 mm and bald on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2.5-3mm and worn on egdes
    • NoteDevice cradle on screen when vehicle presented have removed for mot test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre puntured
    • NoteWindscrren chiped

  21. Fail97,854 miles (+17,957)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    359551784236
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 1.6 mm and bald on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2.5-3mm and worn on egdes
    • NoteDevice cradle on screen when vehicle presented have removed for mot test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre puntured
    • NoteWindscrren chiped

  22. Pass79,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    275430183276
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail79,897 miles (+14,402)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    308720683278
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass65,495 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,495 miles
    Test number
    337754082438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,672 miles
    Test number
    366567372177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 RCW

Does S99 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 RCW is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 RCW?
The MOT on S99 RCW is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 RCW done?
S99 RCW was recorded at 198,476 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
Has S99 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 RCW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S99 RCW 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 S99 RCW find?
S99 RCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 6 more.

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