Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc
ARG 779MOT history
ARG 779 is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,503 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 106,503 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ARG 779
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
ARG 779 was last recorded at 106,503 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2009: 59,432 miles, lower than 531,820 miles on 8 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,754 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,749 miles
- Average per year
- 3,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,503 miles
- 2024 – 103,754 miles
- 2023 – 100,546 miles
- 2022 – 97,496 miles
- 2021 – 95,294 miles
- 2020 – 94,017 miles
- 2019 – 92,638 miles
- 2018 – 90,596 miles
- 2017 – 88,395 miles
- 2016 – 85,891 miles
- 2015 – 82,973 miles
- 2014 – 79,917 miles
- 2013 – 77,038 miles
- 2012 – 73,539 miles
- 2011 – 68,570 miles
- 2010 – 64,963 miles
- 2009 – 59,432 miles
- 2008 – 531,820 miles
- 2007 – 41,403 miles
- 2006 – 37,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,503 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Park brake application uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,503 miles (+2,749)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 106,503 miles
- Test number
- 417192090597
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,754 miles (+3,208)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 103,754 miles
- Test number
- 338668526298
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear park brake poor.
Pass100,546 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,546 miles
- Test number
- 485890896870
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,546 miles (+3,050)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,546 miles
- Test number
- 820406457958
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,496 miles (+2,202)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,496 miles
- Test number
- 879194639338
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from v-band clamp+minor hole before backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,294 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 95,294 miles
- Test number
- 306051693164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test
Fail95,294 miles (+1,277)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,294 miles
- Test number
- 792937032675
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test
Pass94,017 miles (+1,379)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 94,017 miles
- Test number
- 299063688180
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside park brake inefficient
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low 19%
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Pass92,638 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,638 miles
- Test number
- 148725290358
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail92,638 miles (+2,042)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,638 miles
- Test number
- 550093200011
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySmall oil leak
Pass90,596 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,596 miles
- Test number
- 470302681605
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear indicator losing colour
- AdvisoryOffside repeater losing colour
- AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Fail90,596 miles (+2,201)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,596 miles
- Test number
- 786273403840
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear indicator losing colour
- AdvisoryOffside repeater losing colour
- AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Pass88,395 miles (+2,504)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 88,395 miles
- Test number
- 498307764572
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Pass85,891 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,891 miles
- Test number
- 322013763863
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge
- AdvisoryRear silencer box outer cover corroded
Fail85,891 miles (+2,918)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,891 miles
- Test number
- 405265337632
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner side edges
- AdvisoryRear silencer box outer cover corroded
Pass82,973 miles (+3,056)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,973 miles
- Test number
- 827312695278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,917 miles (+2,879)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 79,917 miles
- Test number
- 246665024340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass77,038 miles (+3,499)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,038 miles
- Test number
- 107553703371
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass73,539 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 73,539 miles
- Test number
- 829275402331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,570 miles (+3,607)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 68,570 miles
- Test number
- 489915811361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,963 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,963 miles
- Test number
- 761366520321
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped
Fail64,963 miles (+5,531)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,963 miles
- Test number
- 460706320451
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped
Pass59,432 miles (-472,388)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,432 miles
- Test number
- 841557059204
- NoteAll four tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass531,820 miles (+490,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 531,820 miles
- Test number
- 484442058263
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass41,403 miles (+4,168)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,403 miles
- Test number
- 574693717276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,235 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 37,235 miles
- Test number
- 552737046380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteOff side front tyre warn on inner and outer edges
Questions about ARG 779
- What vehicle is registration ARG 779 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ARG 779 on a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. 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 ARG 779 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ARG 779 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on ARG 779?
- The MOT on ARG 779 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ARG 779 done?
- ARG 779 was recorded at 106,503 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
- Has ARG 779 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ARG 779 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on ARG 779 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on ARG 779 find?
- ARG 779 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both front springs corroded., and 7 more.
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