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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

V16 TWRMOT history

V16 TWR is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
88,585 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 TWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 TWR was last recorded at 88,585 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,441 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,144 miles
Average per year
2,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,585 miles
  • 2025 – 87,441 miles
  • 2024 – 86,998 miles
  • 2023 – 86,652 miles
  • 2022 – 85,957 miles
  • 2021 – 84,814 miles
  • 2020 – 82,886 miles
  • 2019 – 82,021 miles
  • 2018 – 79,930 miles
  • 2015 – 79,227 miles
  • 2014 – 77,394 miles
  • 2013 – 76,243 miles
  • 2012 – 75,428 miles
  • 2011 – 72,542 miles
  • 2010 – 66,780 miles
  • 2009 – 59,979 miles
  • 2008 – 53,697 miles
  • 2007 – 46,896 miles
  • 2006 – 37,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,585 miles
  • AdvisoryO/S Upper windscreen damaged, Not in drivers view.

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,585 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    196741656753
    • AdvisoryO/S Upper windscreen damaged, Not in drivers view.

  2. Pass87,441 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    330120822632
    • AdvisoryOffside upper windscreen damaged, Not in drivers view.

  3. Pass86,998 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    544982550978
    • AdvisoryOffside upper windscreen damaged / not in drivers view.

  4. Pass86,652 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    947560696651
    • AdvisoryOffside upper windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view

  5. Pass85,957 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    364447927385
    • AdvisoryOffside upper windscreen damaged , Not affecting drivers view.

  6. Pass84,814 miles (+1,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    618733812533
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,886 miles (+865)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    100589906969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass82,021 miles (+2,091)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,021 miles
    Test number
    674715421799
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass79,930 miles (+703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    460644212007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracks in between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass79,227 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    969995125100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass77,394 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    848514114170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,243 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    467444513192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,428 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    876266042160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,542 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,542 miles
    Test number
    485848581045
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Fail72,542 miles (+5,762)2 dangerous7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,542 miles
    Test number
    478048581049
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail66,780 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    754002060037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass66,780 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    983912760047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    424131479087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,979 miles (+6,282)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    500491569087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,697 miles (+6,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    713216438074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail46,896 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    843108437068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,896 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    880198237099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    491209236095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,957 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    620787736073
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V16 TWR

Does V16 TWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 TWR is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 TWR?
The MOT on V16 TWR is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 TWR done?
V16 TWR was recorded at 88,585 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,505 miles a year.
Has V16 TWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 TWR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on V16 TWR 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 TWR find?
V16 TWR passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: o/s upper windscreen damaged, not in drivers view..

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