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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

V29 PELMOT history

V29 PEL is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V29 PEL grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,928 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 PEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 PEL was last recorded at 36,928 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,602 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
2,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,928 miles
  • 2025 – 36,602 miles
  • 2024 – 33,323 miles
  • 2023 – 32,052 miles
  • 2022 – 30,338 miles
  • 2021 – 29,298 miles
  • 2020 – 28,390 miles
  • 2019 – 27,424 miles
  • 2018 – 26,324 miles
  • 2017 – 25,233 miles
  • 2016 – 23,781 miles
  • 2015 – 20,170 miles
  • 2014 – 17,067 miles
  • 2013 – 12,898 miles
  • 2012 – 8,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,928 miles (+326)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    778960010446
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass36,602 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    670133110682
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,323 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    220235477066
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass32,052 miles (+1,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    747253415042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass30,338 miles (+1,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,338 miles
    Test number
    741261083886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass29,298 miles (+908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,298 miles
    Test number
    315428538641
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass28,390 miles (+966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    967407029235
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass27,424 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    471469571336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    135599960586
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail26,324 miles (+1,091)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    373780951975
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass25,233 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    841949016938
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail25,229 miles (+1,448)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,229 miles
    Test number
    984228171879
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass23,781 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    226295680963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,170 miles (+3,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,170 miles
    Test number
    836661175092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass17,067 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,067 miles
    Test number
    446897974059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,898 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,898 miles
    Test number
    398008973030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,729 miles
    Test number
    915559672018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 PEL

Does V29 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 PEL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 PEL?
The MOT on V29 PEL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 PEL done?
V29 PEL was recorded at 36,928 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
Has V29 PEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 PEL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on V29 PEL 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 V29 PEL find?
V29 PEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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