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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

S12 GFNMOT history

S12 GFN is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

S12 GFN silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
125,375 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GFN was last recorded at 125,375 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 5,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,872 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,503 miles
Average per year
8,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,375 miles
  • 2024 – 119,872 miles
  • 2023 – 112,527 miles
  • 2022 – 98,568 miles
  • 2021 – 93,317 miles
  • 2020 – 91,424 miles
  • 2019 – 84,405 miles
  • 2018 – 78,336 miles
  • 2017 – 70,230 miles
  • 2016 – 60,006 miles
  • 2015 – 42,280 miles
  • 2014 – 31,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,375 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT Y INTERSECION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,375 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,375 miles
    Test number
    624627625554
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  2. Pass119,872 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    181589610148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail119,869 miles (+7,342)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,869 miles
    Test number
    353455007875
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe too dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass112,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    474200780431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT Y INTERSECION (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail112,527 miles (+13,959)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    409430260275
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested EXCESSIVE BINDING (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT Y INTERSECION (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass98,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    537000049190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail98,568 miles (+5,251)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    212582153096
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass93,317 miles (+1,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    182829419215
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust pipe is blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    409855781700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,424 miles (+7,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    968272441810
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass84,405 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    136093038951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    533188789002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail78,336 miles (+8,106)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    111742650801
    • FailureCentral Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,230 miles (+10,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    178490555673
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass60,006 miles (+17,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    349882319441
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass42,280 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    159296755476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    388533574068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 GFN

Does S12 GFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 GFN expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 GFN?
The MOT on S12 GFN expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 GFN done?
S12 GFN was recorded at 125,375 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 8,594 miles a year.
Has S12 GFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GFN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 GFN 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 S12 GFN find?
S12 GFN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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