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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

S9 VGNMOT history

S9 VGN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
121,283 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VGN was last recorded at 121,283 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 1,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,170 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,113 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,283 miles
  • 2021 – 120,170 miles
  • 2019 – 117,513 miles
  • 2018 – 114,146 miles
  • 2017 – 113,373 miles
  • 2016 – 112,775 miles
  • 2015 – 111,827 miles
  • 2014 – 110,866 miles
  • 2013 – 105,273 miles
  • 2012 – 92,888 miles
  • 2011 – 80,463 miles
  • 2010 – 68,205 miles
  • 2009 – 60,150 miles
  • 2008 – 58,156 miles
  • 2007 – 56,609 miles
  • 2006 – 51,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    100760002806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,283 miles (+1,113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    296931467366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,170 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    356016294699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,513 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,513 miles
    Test number
    810834998767
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,146 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    313066252006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,373 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    928318841769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,355 miles (+580)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    177363941366
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass112,775 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    507523242532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    247449635422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,827 miles (+961)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    288839135425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass110,866 miles (+5,593)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,866 miles
    Test number
    576780934124
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn slightly lumpily and getting close to the legal limit on their inner edges
    • NoteCan not see outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken away, system still well supported
    • NoteGeneral underside corrossion especially around drain holes, not excessive at present
    • NoteRear flsxi brake hose metal ends are corroding , not excessive
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle bushes

  12. Pass105,273 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    308024433151
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge.

  13. Fail105,273 miles (+12,385)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    516604033109
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge.

  14. Pass92,888 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    516673342173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteO/s front top strut turret becoming corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  15. Fail92,888 miles (+12,425)1 dangerous2 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    606763542159
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteO/s front top strut turret becoming corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass80,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    736447431164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail80,463 miles (+12,258)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    337457131130
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,205 miles (+8,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    572065520109
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass60,150 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    692941129177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,156 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    522443098027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,609 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    212135817488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    700788916196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 VGN

Does S9 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 VGN expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 VGN?
The MOT on S9 VGN expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 VGN done?
S9 VGN was recorded at 121,283 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has S9 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VGN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S9 VGN 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 S9 VGN find?
S9 VGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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