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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

V11 DBWMOT history

V11 DBW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
122,960 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 DBW was last recorded at 122,960 miles on 3 May 2025, 1,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,326 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,634 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,960 miles
  • 2022 – 121,326 miles
  • 2021 – 117,697 miles
  • 2020 – 115,989 miles
  • 2019 – 113,745 miles
  • 2018 – 110,549 miles
  • 2017 – 107,440 miles
  • 2016 – 102,971 miles
  • 2015 – 84,636 miles
  • 2014 – 71,605 miles
  • 2013 – 55,757 miles
  • 2012 – 46,741 miles
  • 2011 – 39,653 miles
  • 2010 – 29,375 miles
  • 2009 – 23,955 miles
  • 2008 – 20,025 miles
  • 2007 – 15,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,960 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,960 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,960 miles
    Test number
    415721278148
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,326 miles (+3,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    653195156593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,697 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    677736121057
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,697 miles (+1,708)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    317064454826
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,989 miles (+2,244)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    901502868269
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corosion

  6. Pass113,745 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    372756615228
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded

  7. Fail113,745 miles (+3,196)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    331958391398
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded

  8. Pass110,549 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    738954699725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is at 3 mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame has corrosion

  9. Fail110,547 miles (+3,107)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    146816198187
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 r 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread which is in a non repairable position
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is at 3 mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame has corrosion

  10. Pass107,440 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    546940416436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,438 miles (+4,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    781178582238
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not turning (8.2.3)

  12. Pass102,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    956502396559
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail102,971 miles (+18,335)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    367055753081
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass84,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    134273016603
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim not tested
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail84,636 miles (+13,031)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    723209565634
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim not tested
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    325285844418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail71,605 miles (+15,848)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    728595344243
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,757 miles (+9,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,757 miles
    Test number
    216539813273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,741 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,741 miles
    Test number
    818434642282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,653 miles (+10,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,653 miles
    Test number
    568411031294
    • 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)

  21. Pass29,375 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    383855760195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,955 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,955 miles
    Test number
    412276069182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,025 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    211378158448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    883599667140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 DBW

Does V11 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 DBW expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 DBW?
The MOT on V11 DBW expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 DBW done?
V11 DBW was recorded at 122,960 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has V11 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 DBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V11 DBW 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 V11 DBW find?
V11 DBW passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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