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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

S7 DVJMOT history

S7 DVJ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

S7 DVJ blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
113,223 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 DVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 DVJ was last recorded at 113,223 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 6,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,063 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,160 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,223 miles
  • 2024 – 107,063 miles
  • 2023 – 98,473 miles
  • 2022 – 92,013 miles
  • 2021 – 88,179 miles
  • 2019 – 80,422 miles
  • 2018 – 76,405 miles
  • 2017 – 70,543 miles
  • 2016 – 61,743 miles
  • 2015 – 54,386 miles
  • 2014 – 48,343 miles
  • 2013 – 43,043 miles
  • 2012 – 33,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Covers fitted obstructing view of certain components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,223 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    710660935249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,063 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    710186240216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,035 miles (+8,562)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,035 miles
    Test number
    604817063984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,473 miles (+6,460)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    935313297514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view of certain components

  5. Pass92,013 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    249752151105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view of certain components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating however not blowing at this time

  6. Fail92,013 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    731168190165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Rear backbox missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Not tested due to exhaust backbox being missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing down (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view of certain components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating however not blowing at this time

  7. Pass88,179 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    927887690174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,422 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    711896136273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,420 miles (+4,015)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    195279363203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,405 miles (+5,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    662354812777
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,543 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    954308325793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,106 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    976991234691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,743 miles
    Test number
    508997572248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail61,743 miles (+7,357)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,743 miles
    Test number
    923610726662
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has some uneven treadwear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and has some uneven treadwear

  15. Pass54,386 miles (+6,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    946097885318
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,343 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    917735324227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,043 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    405941343267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,049 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    768781042074
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail33,041 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,041 miles
    Test number
    996071842008
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

Questions about S7 DVJ

Does S7 DVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 DVJ expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 DVJ?
The MOT on S7 DVJ expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 DVJ done?
S7 DVJ was recorded at 113,223 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has S7 DVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 DVJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 DVJ 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 S7 DVJ find?
S7 DVJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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