Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
V50 ALKMOT history
V50 ALK is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 184,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 184,864 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 ALK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 ALK was last recorded at 184,864 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,662 miles · 19 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 202 miles
- Average per year
- 6,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,864 miles
- 2025 – 173,417 miles
- 2024 – 160,565 miles
- 2023 – 154,690 miles
- 2022 – 152,041 miles
- 2021 – 146,620 miles
- 2020 – 142,419 miles
- 2019 – 142,001 miles
- 2018 – 141,201 miles
- 2015 – 140,494 miles
- 2013 – 128,894 miles
- 2012 – 114,287 miles
- 2011 – 92,931 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,864 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,864 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 184,864 miles
- Test number
- 411420018069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,662 miles (+11,245)4 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,662 miles
- Test number
- 627979802822
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Pass173,417 miles (+12,852)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 173,417 miles
- Test number
- 130357976304
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack down center (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass160,565 miles (+5,875)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 160,565 miles
- Test number
- 489201292171
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,690 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 154,690 miles
- Test number
- 351050135667
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail154,683 miles (+2,642)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,683 miles
- Test number
- 905965390970
- MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,041 miles (+5,421)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 152,041 miles
- Test number
- 302442107210
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,620 miles (+4,201)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 146,620 miles
- Test number
- 144656356947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,419 miles (+418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 142,419 miles
- Test number
- 465329430451
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,001 miles (+800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 142,001 miles
- Test number
- 213288660741
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,201 miles (+707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 141,201 miles
- Test number
- 901782101580
- AdvisoryCover and sill cover fitted
- AdvisorySlight oil leak DPF is welded EML ON
Pass140,494 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 140,494 miles
- Test number
- 135080845464
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail140,494 miles (+11,600)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,494 miles
- Test number
- 239206435033
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass128,894 miles (+14,607)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,894 miles
- Test number
- 806590083263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,287 miles (+21,356)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,287 miles
- Test number
- 838420882290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 92,931 miles
- Test number
- 307251881494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 ALK
- Does V50 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ALK is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 ALK?
- The MOT on V50 ALK is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 ALK done?
- V50 ALK was recorded at 184,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
- Has V50 ALK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 ALK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V50 ALK 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 V50 ALK find?
- V50 ALK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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