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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,290 cc

V5 AABMOT history

V5 AAB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
99,068 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 AAB was last recorded at 99,068 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,890 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
3,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,068 miles
  • 2022 – 98,890 miles
  • 2021 – 98,657 miles
  • 2020 – 98,486 miles
  • 2019 – 97,713 miles
  • 2018 – 97,360 miles
  • 2017 – 95,830 miles
  • 2016 – 93,724 miles
  • 2015 – 91,080 miles
  • 2014 – 87,773 miles
  • 2013 – 82,820 miles
  • 2012 – 77,779 miles
  • 2011 – 73,478 miles
  • 2010 – 68,530 miles
  • 2009 – 63,655 miles
  • 2008 – 58,832 miles
  • 2007 – 53,879 miles
  • 2006 – 47,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,068 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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,068 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    203227403096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,890 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    965267236383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,657 miles (+171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    304308018782
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear pipe bit rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    940155438069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,486 miles (+773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    390283425552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass97,713 miles (+353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    212452437675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,360 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,360 miles
    Test number
    223063402370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass95,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    966055840371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail95,830 miles (+2,106)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    979595397876
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,724 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    644236673227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass91,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    417664045025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,080 miles (+3,307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    249386835035
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass87,773 miles (+4,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,773 miles
    Test number
    609837434017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass82,820 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,820 miles
    Test number
    569699933018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass77,779 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    888269532018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,478 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    447932641064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass68,530 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    972626640062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    844115039034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,655 miles (+4,823)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    683330439092
    • DangerousOffside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass58,832 miles (+4,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,832 miles
    Test number
    490267638087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,879 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    334578427148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    641618706184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 AAB

Does V5 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 AAB expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 AAB?
The MOT on V5 AAB expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 AAB done?
V5 AAB was recorded at 99,068 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
Has V5 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 AAB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V5 AAB 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 V5 AAB find?
V5 AAB passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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