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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

SV 7420MOT history

SV 7420 is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

SV 7420 blue 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,933 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SV 7420
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SV 7420 was last recorded at 135,933 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,583 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,933 miles
  • 2025 – 134,583 miles
  • 2023 – 132,735 miles
  • 2022 – 131,048 miles
  • 2021 – 128,386 miles
  • 2020 – 123,704 miles
  • 2019 – 116,807 miles
  • 2018 – 105,027 miles
  • 2017 – 88,022 miles
  • 2016 – 79,457 miles
  • 2015 – 66,267 miles
  • 2014 – 58,893 miles
  • 2013 – 54,992 miles
  • 2012 – 50,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,933 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,933 miles (+1,350)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,933 miles
    Test number
    816307185278
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,583 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,583 miles
    Test number
    196121579265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,735 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    910088384823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,048 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,048 miles
    Test number
    143029491052
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer side
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance to rear brakes, nearside slower

  5. Pass128,386 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,386 miles
    Test number
    892106379919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,384 miles (+4,680)3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,384 miles
    Test number
    878912913860
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,704 miles (+6,897)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    987903585095
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear side light discolouring
    • AdvisoryOli leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition on the braking surface

  8. Pass116,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    696711071033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,805 miles (+11,778)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    159455915253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,027 miles (+17,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    500257898103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing & rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    381308762163
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail88,021 miles (+8,564)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,021 miles
    Test number
    996445082205
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,457 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    370137196520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    256458466329
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play very small amount (2.1.5)

  15. Fail73,849 miles (+7,582)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    672806612668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play very small amount (2.1.5)

  16. Pass66,267 miles (+7,374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    207673365111
    • NoteRear pads very close to legal
    • NoteRear position lights outer slightly discoloured

  17. Pass58,893 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    277776574451
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,992 miles (+4,384)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    398503213114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking
    • NoteEmissions to lean to pick up readings

  19. Pass50,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    677870682018
    • 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)

Questions about SV 7420

What vehicle is registration SV 7420 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SV 7420 on a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SV 7420 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SV 7420 is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SV 7420?
The MOT on SV 7420 is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SV 7420 done?
SV 7420 was recorded at 135,933 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has SV 7420 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SV 7420 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on SV 7420 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 SV 7420 find?
SV 7420 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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