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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

S9 XEXMOT history

S9 XEX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

S9 XEX black 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,033 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 XEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 XEX was last recorded at 129,033 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,334 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
5,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,033 miles
  • 2025 – 126,334 miles
  • 2024 – 122,697 miles
  • 2023 – 121,643 miles
  • 2022 – 117,486 miles
  • 2021 – 114,266 miles
  • 2020 – 111,906 miles
  • 2019 – 102,496 miles
  • 2018 – 92,467 miles
  • 2017 – 84,009 miles
  • 2016 – 74,443 miles
  • 2015 – 61,166 miles
  • 2014 – 51,888 miles
  • 2013 – 41,844 miles
  • 2011 – 41,806 miles
  • 2010 – 38,192 miles
  • 2009 – 29,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,033 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,033 miles (+2,699)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    880782153761
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,334 miles (+3,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    656581232701
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,697 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    759024828654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    408225318942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,643 miles (+4,157)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    860001832873
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,486 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    886288603247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,266 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    228571996092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,906 miles (+96)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    125646241135
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,810 miles (+9,314)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,810 miles
    Test number
    790881428029
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    713319405322
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low suggest replacement

  11. Fail102,496 miles (+10,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    605739107484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low suggest replacement

  12. Pass92,467 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    746994676787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,009 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    323080557377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail83,992 miles (+9,549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    616921569816
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass74,443 miles (+13,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    651805891955
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail61,166 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    265826905443
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass61,166 miles (+9,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    855516805108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,888 miles (+10,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    829057704132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass41,844 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    469075303131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,806 miles (+3,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    368044031359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc deteriation.

  21. Pass38,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    242973690240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail38,192 miles (+8,794)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    792343890298
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    570250989250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 XEX

Does S9 XEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 XEX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 XEX?
The MOT on S9 XEX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 XEX done?
S9 XEX was recorded at 129,033 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
Has S9 XEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 XEX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S9 XEX 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 XEX find?
S9 XEX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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