SAAB 9-3 VA57SBY has 20 MOTs

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This 2007 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,759 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11:22.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Friday 19th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

VA57SBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 2027140,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202519TH FEBRUARY 2026139,424 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 202419TH FEBRUARY 2025137,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202319TH FEBRUARY 2024135,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2023135,407 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202219TH FEBRUARY 2023132,293 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Back Plates Corroided
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202119TH FEBRUARY 2022126,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2021126,216 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH JULY 201917TH JANUARY 2021117,002 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 20189TH JULY 2019104,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Bald And Slightly Distorted (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH JULY 20179TH JULY 201895,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel Suspect Lower Steering U/j Worn (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED4TH JULY 20163RD JULY 201785,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play Steering Columb U J (2.1.5)
FAILED4TH JULY 201685,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play Steering Columb U J (2.1.5)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201510TH JUNE 201674,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201427TH MARCH 201568,562 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20137TH JULY 201463,027 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Corroded
FAILED6TH JULY 201363,027 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Corroded
FAILED6TH JULY 201250,616 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  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)
PASSED6TH JULY 20125TH JULY 201350,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201020TH DECEMBER 201127,977 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA57SBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VA57SBY MOT Comments

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VA57SBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,759 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,408 miles

VA57SBY FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration VA57SBY was manufactured on Thursday 20th December 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,759 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 7,408 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA57SBY has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 28 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 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 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does VA57SBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 VA57SBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA57SBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 VA57SBY does have Tax. Read more

When does VA57SBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA57SBY will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 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 VA57SBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA57SBY will expire in 4 months on Friday 19th February 2027. Read more

When did VA57SBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA57SBY was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA57SBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA57SBY we can see 15 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 VA57SBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA57SBY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA57SBY?

VA57SBY is registered as a 2007 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has VA57SBY done?

The odometer reading for VA57SBY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 140,759 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 7,408 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA57SBY?

The vehicle VA57SBY was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 20th December 2007. Read more

What colour is VA57SBY?

The official colour of VA57SBY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VA57SBY have?

VA57SBY has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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