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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,792 cc

VSP 342MOT history

VSP 342 is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

VSP 342 black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
140,147 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSP 342
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSP 342 was last recorded at 140,147 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,823 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
6,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,147 miles
  • 2025 – 135,823 miles
  • 2024 – 131,908 miles
  • 2023 – 125,436 miles
  • 2022 – 119,383 miles
  • 2021 – 113,502 miles
  • 2020 – 109,889 miles
  • 2019 – 103,903 miles
  • 2018 – 96,870 miles
  • 2017 – 90,653 miles
  • 2016 – 82,522 miles
  • 2015 – 73,572 miles
  • 2014 – 64,207 miles
  • 2013 – 53,728 miles
  • 2012 – 42,069 miles
  • 2011 – 30,222 miles
  • 2010 – 25,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,147 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,147 miles (+4,324)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    378505392415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,823 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,823 miles
    Test number
    600486377016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,908 miles (+6,472)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,908 miles
    Test number
    578719203747
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,436 miles (+6,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,436 miles
    Test number
    560014670845
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass119,383 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    371683411406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,502 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    222213830085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,889 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,889 miles
    Test number
    931171228800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail109,843 miles (+5,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    412576563652
    • MajorNearside Front Indicator switch inoperative Nsr indicator not working and switch not working correctly osf indicator stays on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,903 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    190166623602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,870 miles (+6,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    815603048498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,653 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    688945750468
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass82,522 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    191842979617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,572 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    889225992628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,207 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    999645724311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,728 miles (+11,659)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    468854833366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    665085042383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,069 miles (+6,809)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    767335042375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass35,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    665406862089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,260 miles (+5,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    236256162043
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  20. Pass30,222 miles (+5,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,222 miles
    Test number
    639072261048
    • NoteNUMBER PLATE,S INCORRECTLY SPACED.

  21. Pass25,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,104 miles
    Test number
    931377060013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSP 342

What vehicle is registration VSP 342 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSP 342 on a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSP 342 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSP 342 is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSP 342?
The MOT on VSP 342 is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSP 342 done?
VSP 342 was recorded at 140,147 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
Has VSP 342 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSP 342 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on VSP 342 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 VSP 342 find?
VSP 342 passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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