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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S9 VAEMOT history

S9 VAE is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
109,607 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VAE was last recorded at 109,607 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,605 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,607 miles
  • 2020 – 109,574 miles
  • 2018 – 107,909 miles
  • 2017 – 106,687 miles
  • 2016 – 104,537 miles
  • 2015 – 102,745 miles
  • 2014 – 100,752 miles
  • 2013 – 98,782 miles
  • 2012 – 97,108 miles
  • 2011 – 94,427 miles
  • 2010 – 91,524 miles
  • 2009 – 89,294 miles
  • 2008 – 88,033 miles
  • 2007 – 86,686 miles
  • 2006 – 86,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,607 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,607 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    790494465068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,605 miles (+31)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,605 miles
    Test number
    827449433688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass109,574 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    783078303016
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  4. Fail109,574 miles (+1,665)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    547701893774
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box, holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  5. Pass107,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,909 miles
    Test number
    764662078271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, rear clamp missing

  6. Fail107,909 miles (+1,222)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,909 miles
    Test number
    142021145129
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, rear clamp missing

  7. Pass106,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    490942062734
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion too rear spring platforms

  8. Fail106,687 miles (+2,150)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    564192862812
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure mounting broken away (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion too rear spring platforms

  9. Pass104,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,537 miles
    Test number
    931935843788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,537 miles (+1,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,537 miles
    Test number
    737538086823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass102,745 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    638719025380
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  12. Pass100,752 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    405300284242
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracked.

  13. Fail100,752 miles (+1,970)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    677009574232
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracked.

  14. Pass98,782 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    389916873271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,108 miles (+2,681)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    715252182292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusting
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  16. Fail94,427 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    288228471224
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCenter brake light bulbs not all working but more than 50%
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

  17. Pass94,427 miles (+2,903)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    876138071258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCenter brake light bulbs not all working but more than 50%
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

  18. Pass91,524 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    333613670473
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim damaged on inner and outer rims

  19. Fail91,520 miles (+2,226)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,520 miles
    Test number
    534883370278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim damaged on inner and outer rims

  20. Pass89,294 miles (+1,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    542031959284
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r inner edge tyre wearing

  21. Pass88,033 miles (+1,347)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    830643588258
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexi hose metal ends corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust leaking

  22. Pass86,686 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    311414167442
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass86,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    360691546426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 VAE

Does S9 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 VAE expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 VAE?
The MOT on S9 VAE expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 VAE done?
S9 VAE was recorded at 109,607 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 1,349 miles a year.
Has S9 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VAE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S9 VAE 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 S9 VAE find?
S9 VAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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