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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,792 cc

V40 MCTMOT history

V40 MCT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 34,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

V40 MCT black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
34,356 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MCT
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MCT was last recorded at 34,356 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,176 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
1,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,356 miles
  • 2025 – 32,176 miles
  • 2024 – 30,902 miles
  • 2023 – 30,889 miles
  • 2022 – 30,877 miles
  • 2021 – 30,868 miles
  • 2019 – 30,860 miles
  • 2018 – 30,602 miles
  • 2017 – 30,125 miles
  • 2016 – 27,982 miles
  • 2015 – 25,724 miles
  • 2014 – 22,401 miles
  • 2013 – 16,995 miles
  • 2012 – 9,120 miles
  • 2011 – 6,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,356 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,356 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    359024103915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,176 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    271747096234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,902 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    784121315169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass30,889 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    563984412664
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail30,886 miles (+9)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,886 miles
    Test number
    783842530143
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass30,877 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    817497861573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded
  7. Pass30,868 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,868 miles
    Test number
    643772527603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass30,860 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,860 miles
    Test number
    579218707000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,602 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    558721351157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,125 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    646415599645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,982 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,982 miles
    Test number
    585828559573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,724 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    181568905199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,401 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    346067324225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,995 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    967015713205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,120 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,120 miles
    Test number
    787471432261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,324 miles
    Test number
    696216371153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MCT

Does V40 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MCT is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MCT?
The MOT on V40 MCT is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MCT done?
V40 MCT was recorded at 34,356 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,881 miles a year.
Has V40 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MCT has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 MCT 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 V40 MCT find?
V40 MCT passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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