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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

V1 MPAMOT history

V1 MPA is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,750 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MPA was last recorded at 158,750 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 10,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,809 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,941 miles
Average per year
6,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,750 miles
  • 2024 – 147,809 miles
  • 2023 – 141,163 miles
  • 2022 – 138,043 miles
  • 2021 – 136,552 miles
  • 2020 – 135,494 miles
  • 2019 – 130,675 miles
  • 2018 – 127,248 miles
  • 2017 – 124,680 miles
  • 2016 – 122,482 miles
  • 2014 – 117,798 miles
  • 2013 – 109,214 miles
  • 2011 – 87,252 miles
  • 2010 – 69,543 miles
  • 2009 – 53,318 miles
  • 2007 – 30,520 miles
  • 2006 – 24,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,750 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    984608467794
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,750 miles (+10,941)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    689731528337
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    208823700851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,809 miles (+6,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    379944736639
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,163 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,163 miles
    Test number
    385646202110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,043 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    589809689837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,552 miles (+1,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,552 miles
    Test number
    249084549391
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,494 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    308970710876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,675 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,675 miles
    Test number
    515877841220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,248 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    257504383560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,680 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    919711697697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,482 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,482 miles
    Test number
    821634379511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,798 miles (+8,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    228295904302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,214 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    529554833264
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight knocking rear shockers

  15. Fail109,214 miles (+21,962)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    255453633279
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,252 miles (+17,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    589742821334
    • NoteFront and rear discs wearing

  17. Fail69,543 miles5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    422719230107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,543 miles (+16,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    672689730121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail53,318 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    510731629185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass53,318 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    701531429189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,816 miles (+21,296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    633784189085
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,520 miles (+6,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    313136417308
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    174373646324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 MPA

Does V1 MPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MPA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MPA?
The MOT on V1 MPA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MPA done?
V1 MPA was recorded at 158,750 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,991 miles a year.
Has V1 MPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MPA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 MPA 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 V1 MPA find?
V1 MPA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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