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Saab 9-3

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

V5 MMAMOT history

V5 MMA is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V5 MMA white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,908 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MMA was last recorded at 76,908 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,931 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,977 miles
Average per year
3,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,908 miles
  • 2025 – 74,931 miles
  • 2023 – 72,845 miles
  • 2022 – 69,084 miles
  • 2021 – 66,192 miles
  • 2020 – 62,684 miles
  • 2019 – 59,828 miles
  • 2018 – 56,258 miles
  • 2017 – 49,595 miles
  • 2016 – 46,540 miles
  • 2015 – 40,074 miles
  • 2014 – 32,630 miles
  • 2013 – 30,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,908 miles (+1,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,908 miles
    Test number
    899426740900
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass74,931 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    623139263704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,845 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    644860565936
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,844 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    930670773662
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,084 miles (+69)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    593521445967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing broken but still secure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes has slight bind

  6. Fail69,015 miles (+2,823)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    632976385874
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing broken but still secure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes has slight bind

  7. Pass66,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    749883367252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre wall worn and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer tyre wall worn and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield hanging off

  8. Fail66,192 miles (+3,508)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    254353305769
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre wall worn and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer tyre wall worn and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield hanging off

  9. Pass62,684 miles (+2,856)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    172744081622
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,828 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,828 miles
    Test number
    146870263179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,258 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    148750059423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,595 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    375318181607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,540 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    237144326372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,074 miles (+7,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,074 miles
    Test number
    505922035128
    • NoteEngine too clean to produce emissions printout

  15. Pass32,630 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    647297834176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    346764353326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MMA

Does V5 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MMA is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MMA?
The MOT on V5 MMA is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MMA done?
V5 MMA was recorded at 76,908 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
Has V5 MMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MMA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 MMA 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 MMA find?
V5 MMA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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