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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V16 CENMOT history

V16 CEN is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,555 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 CEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 CEN was last recorded at 117,555 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,583 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
1,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,555 miles
  • 2025 – 115,583 miles
  • 2024 – 113,657 miles
  • 2023 – 111,275 miles
  • 2016 – 111,204 miles
  • 2015 – 109,963 miles
  • 2013 – 109,355 miles
  • 2012 – 108,813 miles
  • 2011 – 108,527 miles
  • 2010 – 107,258 miles
  • 2009 – 103,282 miles
  • 2008 – 94,602 miles
  • 2007 – 90,053 miles
  • 2006 – 81,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,555 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,555 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    319629912439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,583 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    437598502898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,657 miles (+2,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    822888799043
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,275 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    420499964939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,204 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    420740168057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,726 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    933393432766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,963 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    547429305003
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F windows tinted

  8. Pass109,963 miles (+608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    687289005092
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F windows tinted

  9. Pass109,355 miles (+542)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    556289683099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass108,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    658052672007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,813 miles (+286)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    197892772477
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front chock absorbers
    • NoteSlight spongy feel to the brake pedal

  12. Fail108,527 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    629005891051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded

  13. Pass108,527 miles (+1,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    998385591069
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded

  14. Pass107,258 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,258 miles
    Test number
    193067030069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,282 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    741868049092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,108 miles (+8,506)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,108 miles
    Test number
    541286739083
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass94,602 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    934605748031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,551 miles (+4,498)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    591043248060
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside cable not routed correctly.
    • NoteReturn spring missing from offside linkage.

  19. Pass90,053 miles (+8,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    514841037036
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    111010346401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 CEN

Does V16 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 CEN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 CEN?
The MOT on V16 CEN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 CEN done?
V16 CEN was recorded at 117,555 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,771 miles a year.
Has V16 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 CEN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on V16 CEN 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 V16 CEN find?
V16 CEN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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