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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,792 cc

V28 XWDMOT history

V28 XWD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V28 XWD black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,932 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 XWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 XWD was last recorded at 85,932 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,932 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,932 miles
  • 2024 – 84,435 miles
  • 2022 – 81,705 miles
  • 2021 – 79,464 miles
  • 2020 – 74,724 miles
  • 2019 – 68,279 miles
  • 2018 – 59,936 miles
  • 2017 – 47,042 miles
  • 2016 – 42,212 miles
  • 2015 – 37,389 miles
  • 2014 – 35,650 miles
  • 2013 – 30,345 miles
  • 2012 – 24,057 miles
  • 2011 – 15,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,932 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    410581215971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,932 miles (+1,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    863158687525
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,435 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    610417277517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,705 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    869814267630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    645727782408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,463 miles (+4,739)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,463 miles
    Test number
    282682652784
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  7. Pass74,724 miles (+6,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    321131314492
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass68,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    913226866669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,279 miles (+8,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    309064972769
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,936 miles (+12,894)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    704814661519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,042 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    592081633670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,212 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    855892358698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    108897096604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,389 miles (+1,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    431237976086
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass35,650 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    859297344238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,345 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    357421743251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,057 miles (+2,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    415762342233
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass21,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,563 miles
    Test number
    947784722129
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly cracking in between tread
  19. Fail21,562 miles (+5,577)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,562 miles
    Test number
    736904022151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass15,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,985 miles
    Test number
    835454221192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V28 XWD

Does V28 XWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 XWD is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V28 XWD?
The MOT on V28 XWD is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 XWD done?
V28 XWD was recorded at 85,932 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has V28 XWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 XWD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V28 XWD 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 V28 XWD find?
V28 XWD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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