SAAB 9-3 EJ56VSX has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,584 miles 8 months ago on Saturday 6th September 2025 at 10:32.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

EJ56VSX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 2026130,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Advise Nearside Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Advise Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Advise Chassis Leg Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Macpherson Strut Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Advise Rear Top Shock Absorber Mounted Corroded Around Mounting Bolt Still Secured With Two Other Bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Macpherson Strut Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Advise Rear Top Shock Absorber Mounted Corroded Around Mounting Bolt Still Secured With Two Other Bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202426TH SEPTEMBER 2025127,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202326TH SEPTEMBER 2024124,292 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 2023124,292 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Mount Corroded Around Top Mounting Bolt. Mount Is Secure With Two Other Bolts
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202226TH SEPTEMBER 2023120,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2022120,977 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Dipswitch Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Main Beam (4.1.3 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 2022117,931 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021115,975 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20191ST DECEMBER 2020114,577 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201827TH OCTOBER 2019111,687 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2018111,679 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201727TH OCTOBER 2018108,058 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20176TH JANUARY 2018104,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 201513TH DECEMBER 201698,274 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201413TH DECEMBER 201593,181 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201481,319 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201219TH NOVEMBER 201377,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 201277,627 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201119TH NOVEMBER 201269,990 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 201169,988 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201019TH NOVEMBER 201164,821 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200919TH NOVEMBER 201057,577 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

EJ56VSX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

EJ56VSX MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

EJ56VSX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,584 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,873 miles

EJ56VSX FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration EJ56VSX was manufactured on Saturday 18th November 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 130,584 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 6,873 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means EJ56VSX has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 37 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does EJ56VSX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 EJ56VSX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is EJ56VSX Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 EJ56VSX does have Tax. Read more

When does EJ56VSX Tax expire?

The current Tax for EJ56VSX will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does EJ56VSX MOT expire?

The current MOT for EJ56VSX will expire in 5 months on Saturday 26th September 2026. Read more

When did EJ56VSX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for EJ56VSX was on Saturday 6th September 2025 at 10:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has EJ56VSX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for EJ56VSX we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has EJ56VSX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for EJ56VSX we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is EJ56VSX?

EJ56VSX is registered as a 2006 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has EJ56VSX done?

The odometer reading for EJ56VSX at the last MOT in September 2025 was 130,584 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,873 miles per year. Read more

How old is EJ56VSX?

The vehicle EJ56VSX was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 18th November 2006. Read more

What colour is EJ56VSX?

The official colour of EJ56VSX is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does EJ56VSX have?

EJ56VSX has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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