EK05AYJ - SAAB 9-3
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,268 mi
Expires: 12 June 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items
Failed - 05 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,258 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items
Passed - 11 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,043 mi
Expires: 10 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 03 June 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,028 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,808 mi
Expires: 05 June 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 01 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,801 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 19 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,443 mi
Expires: 28 January 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Subframe corroded
- Advisory Rear Subframe corroded
Failed - 19 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,443 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Subframe corroded
- Advisory Rear Subframe corroded
Passed - 29 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,310 mi
Expires: 28 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 27 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,310 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 01 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,412 mi
Expires: 31 October 2020
Passed - 26 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,844 mi
Expires: 08 May 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 26 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,844 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 11 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,478 mi
Expires: 08 May 2019
Passed - 03 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,674 mi
Expires: 08 May 2018
Passed - 06 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,971 mi
Expires: 08 May 2017
Passed - 13 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,151 mi
Expires: 08 May 2016
Failed - 10 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,151 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed - 09 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,133 mi
Expires: 08 May 2015
Failed - 06 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,133 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,580 mi
Expires: 04 May 2014
Passed - 02 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,204 mi
Expires: 04 May 2013
Passed - 28 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,608 mi
Expires: 04 May 2012
Passed - 30 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,136 mi
Expires: 04 May 2011
Passed - 05 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,889 mi
Expires: 04 May 2010
Passed - 08 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,989 mi
Expires: 07 April 2009
Failed - 01 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,973 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EK05AYJ?
The MOT expires on 12 June 2026.
What is the tax status of EK05AYJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of EK05AYJ?
This is a 2005 SAAB 9-3 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EK05AYJ?
This vehicle produces 206 g/km of CO2 emissions.