Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc
S111 GPWMOT history
S111 GPW is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 207,211 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S111 GPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S111 GPW was last recorded at 207,211 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Nov 2011: 149,237 miles, lower than 149,257 miles on 8 Nov 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 206,610 miles · 19 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 601 miles
- Average per year
- 7,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 207,211 miles
- 2021 – 206,610 miles
- 2019 – 204,607 miles
- 2018 – 199,218 miles
- 2017 – 195,865 miles
- 2016 – 185,690 miles
- 2015 – 179,567 miles
- 2014 – 172,926 miles
- 2013 – 162,676 miles
- 2012 – 159,590 miles
- 2011 – 149,237 miles
- 2010 – 135,534 miles
- 2009 – 123,186 miles
- 2008 – 109,625 miles
- 2007 – 96,299 miles
- 2006 – 84,298 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,211 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,211 miles (+601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 207,211 miles
- Test number
- 901683874309
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,610 miles (+2,003)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 206,610 miles
- Test number
- 407316002742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,607 miles (+5,389)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 204,607 miles
- Test number
- 875347033215
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,218 miles (+3,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 199,218 miles
- Test number
- 278643885164
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass195,865 miles (+10,175)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 142084003860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,690 miles (+6,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 185,690 miles
- Test number
- 464600581475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Pass179,567 miles (+6,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 179,567 miles
- Test number
- 388272715191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass172,926 miles (+10,250)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 172,926 miles
- Test number
- 356448214111
- NoteO/s/f tyre side wall damage
Pass162,676 miles (+3,086)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 162,676 miles
- Test number
- 569262623159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,590 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 159,590 miles
- Test number
- 879241472295
- AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail159,590 miles (+10,353)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,590 miles
- Test number
- 789588762244
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass149,237 miles (-20)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 149,237 miles
- Test number
- 378183411378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear disc,s corroding.
Fail149,257 miles (+13,723)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,257 miles
- Test number
- 567052411339
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear disc,s corroding.
Pass135,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 135,534 miles
- Test number
- 562335090285
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail135,534 miles (+12,348)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,534 miles
- Test number
- 424183790202
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn badly out of shape
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn badly out of shape
Fail123,186 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,186 miles
- Test number
- 313970329366
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass123,186 miles (+13,561)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 123,186 miles
- Test number
- 332780129366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,625 miles (+13,326)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 109,625 miles
- Test number
- 374428748353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,299 miles (+12,001)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 96,299 miles
- Test number
- 393040777411
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSurface corrosion to both front suspension struts
Pass84,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 84,298 miles
- Test number
- 700898666239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,298 miles (+4,395)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,298 miles
- Test number
- 721838466247
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Fail79,903 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 204292856118
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn †
- NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
Pass79,903 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 272402656411
- NoteFront brake discs worn †
- NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
Questions about S111 GPW
- Does S111 GPW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S111 GPW expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S111 GPW?
- The MOT on S111 GPW expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S111 GPW done?
- S111 GPW was recorded at 207,211 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
- Has S111 GPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S111 GPW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2012.
- Has the mileage on S111 GPW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S111 GPW find?
- S111 GPW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: central front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe.; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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