Saab 9-3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
FGW 5MOT history
FGW 5 is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 39,130 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FGW 5
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FGW 5 was last recorded at 39,130 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,129 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,130 miles
- 2025 – 39,129 miles
- 2024 – 38,563 miles
- 2023 – 37,553 miles
- 2022 – 35,939 miles
- 2021 – 34,460 miles
- 2020 – 33,679 miles
- 2019 – 32,361 miles
- 2018 – 30,715 miles
- 2017 – 28,949 miles
- 2016 – 27,066 miles
- 2015 – 24,828 miles
- 2014 – 22,557 miles
- 2013 – 20,863 miles
- 2012 – 18,439 miles
- 2011 – 15,504 miles
- 2010 – 12,245 miles
- 2009 – 9,263 miles
- 2008 – 7,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,130 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
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.
Steering lock not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,130 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 39,130 miles
- Test number
- 604708556595
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,129 miles (+566)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 39,129 miles
- Test number
- 234895078859
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass38,563 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 38,563 miles
- Test number
- 349257979102
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail38,562 miles (+1,009)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,562 miles
- Test number
- 722913519447
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,553 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 37,553 miles
- Test number
- 995262639621
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail37,548 miles (+1,609)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,548 miles
- Test number
- 649476591351
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,939 miles (+1,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 35,939 miles
- Test number
- 855001131752
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,460 miles (+781)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,460 miles
- Test number
- 455859965697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass33,679 miles (+1,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 33,679 miles
- Test number
- 296162209603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass32,361 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 32,361 miles
- Test number
- 266046615709
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,715 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 30,715 miles
- Test number
- 140721396113
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass28,949 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,949 miles
- Test number
- 627407986049
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass27,066 miles (+2,238)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 27,066 miles
- Test number
- 174530544014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,828 miles (+2,271)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,828 miles
- Test number
- 433729889706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,557 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 22,557 miles
- Test number
- 905329054236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,552 miles (+1,689)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,552 miles
- Test number
- 387228154446
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass20,863 miles (+2,424)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 20,863 miles
- Test number
- 846066163226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,439 miles (+2,935)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 18,439 miles
- Test number
- 818163862292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,504 miles (+3,259)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 15,504 miles
- Test number
- 929475051215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,245 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,245 miles
- Test number
- 451696760268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass9,263 miles (+2,033)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,263 miles
- Test number
- 821002089299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 7,230 miles
- Test number
- 392997168217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FGW 5
- What vehicle is registration FGW 5 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FGW 5 on a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2005. 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 FGW 5 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FGW 5 is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FGW 5?
- The MOT on FGW 5 is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FGW 5 done?
- FGW 5 was recorded at 39,130 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,783 miles a year.
- Has FGW 5 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FGW 5 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on FGW 5 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 FGW 5 find?
- FGW 5 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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