
Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
V19 DESMOT history
V19 DES is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 107,989 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V19 DES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V19 DES was last recorded at 107,989 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,845 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,144 miles
- Average per year
- 6,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,989 miles
- 2025 – 100,845 miles
- 2024 – 93,018 miles
- 2023 – 84,920 miles
- 2022 – 77,714 miles
- 2021 – 70,250 miles
- 2020 – 63,862 miles
- 2019 – 58,250 miles
- 2018 – 47,334 miles
- 2017 – 39,280 miles
- 2016 – 35,621 miles
- 2015 – 31,615 miles
- 2014 – 25,513 miles
- 2013 – 21,872 miles
- 2012 – 17,974 miles
- 2011 – 14,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,989 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 107,989 miles
- Test number
- 753021453211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,989 miles (+7,144)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,989 miles
- Test number
- 124719012382
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,845 miles (+7,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,845 miles
- Test number
- 882832367151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,018 miles (+8,098)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 93,018 miles
- Test number
- 670642686474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,920 miles (+7,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,920 miles
- Test number
- 782756444485
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,714 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 77,714 miles
- Test number
- 911797627915
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,714 miles (+7,464)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,714 miles
- Test number
- 411652135307
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,250 miles (+6,388)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 285003006776
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,862 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,862 miles
- Test number
- 396003026854
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,250 miles (+10,916)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,250 miles
- Test number
- 168037706574
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass47,334 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 47,334 miles
- Test number
- 641544752925
- Advisory#~
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.
Pass44,228 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 44,228 miles
- Test number
- 493367355708
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection
Pass39,280 miles (+3,659)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 39,280 miles
- Test number
- 884477586423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,621 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 35,621 miles
- Test number
- 680009753420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,615 miles (+6,102)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 31,615 miles
- Test number
- 155925035490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,513 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,513 miles
- Test number
- 126200924064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,872 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 21,872 miles
- Test number
- 516909023034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,974 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,974 miles
- Test number
- 139761132425
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Pass17,974 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 17,974 miles
- Test number
- 329641332061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 14,029 miles
- Test number
- 238760741068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V19 DES
- Does V19 DES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V19 DES is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V19 DES?
- The MOT on V19 DES is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V19 DES done?
- V19 DES was recorded at 107,989 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
- Has V19 DES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V19 DES has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V19 DES 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 V19 DES find?
- V19 DES passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.
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