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Saab 9-3

White · Petrol · 2011 · 2,792 cc

GFV 472MOT history

GFV 472 is a white petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

GFV 472 white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
42,670 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFV 472
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFV 472 was last recorded at 42,670 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,728 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
2,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,670 miles
  • 2025 – 41,728 miles
  • 2024 – 41,252 miles
  • 2023 – 40,820 miles
  • 2022 – 39,599 miles
  • 2021 – 37,922 miles
  • 2020 – 34,301 miles
  • 2019 – 30,803 miles
  • 2018 – 28,413 miles
  • 2017 – 23,831 miles
  • 2016 – 19,451 miles
  • 2015 – 16,260 miles
  • 2014 – 13,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm sleeve moves in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm sleeve moves in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,670 miles (+942)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    999531837505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm sleeve moves in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm sleeve moves in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass41,728 miles (+476)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    459431856425
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass41,252 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    843117165196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,820 miles (+1,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    961880678641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,599 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    943089255892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    139787041167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,922 miles (+3,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    148036644499
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    245153522346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,301 miles (+3,498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    892978753862
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LEAKING CV GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass30,803 miles (+2,390)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    672072515351
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass28,413 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    823495452415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,831 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    676123179585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,451 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    714904346255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,260 miles (+2,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    737174385036
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass13,706 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,706 miles
    Test number
    645133814179
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to cords on inner and outter edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to cords on inner and outter edges

Questions about GFV 472

What vehicle is registration GFV 472 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFV 472 on a white petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Apr 2011. 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 GFV 472 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFV 472 is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFV 472?
The MOT on GFV 472 is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFV 472 done?
GFV 472 was recorded at 42,670 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
Has GFV 472 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFV 472 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on GFV 472 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 GFV 472 find?
GFV 472 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm sleeve moves in bush, and 6 more.

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