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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

V40 RUSMOT history

V40 RUS is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

V40 RUS black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,005 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RUS was last recorded at 68,005 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,703 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,005 miles
  • 2025 – 65,703 miles
  • 2024 – 63,305 miles
  • 2023 – 60,300 miles
  • 2022 – 57,030 miles
  • 2021 – 53,958 miles
  • 2020 – 51,595 miles
  • 2019 – 48,221 miles
  • 2018 – 45,088 miles
  • 2017 – 42,194 miles
  • 2016 – 35,444 miles
  • 2015 – 29,372 miles
  • 2014 – 22,978 miles
  • 2013 – 14,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,005 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,005 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    868841428010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    524924798462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail65,703 miles (+2,398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    874928362799
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass63,305 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    859262608943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,300 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    184167779107
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge

  6. Pass57,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    715494941747
    • AdvisoryN/side front tyre slight wear on outer edge

  7. Fail57,030 miles (+3,072)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    841260494907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/side front tyre slight wear on outer edge

  8. Pass53,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    896634137205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,958 miles (+2,363)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    621654026035
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass51,595 miles (+3,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    645399382560
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass48,221 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    382534657948
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass45,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    888772884558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,088 miles (+2,894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    991093906826
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    696364619585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,194 miles (+6,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    827769537327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass35,444 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    625893734050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,372 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    645446375031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,978 miles (+8,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,978 miles
    Test number
    376867374050
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass14,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,914 miles
    Test number
    225427673073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 RUS

Does V40 RUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RUS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 RUS?
The MOT on V40 RUS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 RUS done?
V40 RUS was recorded at 68,005 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has V40 RUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RUS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 RUS 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 RUS find?
V40 RUS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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