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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

V17 GAJMOT history

V17 GAJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,836 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 GAJ was last recorded at 107,836 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 5,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,484 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,352 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,836 miles
  • 2025 – 102,484 miles
  • 2024 – 97,323 miles
  • 2023 – 90,437 miles
  • 2022 – 85,713 miles
  • 2021 – 80,567 miles
  • 2020 – 73,794 miles
  • 2019 – 70,145 miles
  • 2018 – 66,602 miles
  • 2017 – 62,056 miles
  • 2016 – 55,137 miles
  • 2015 – 48,041 miles
  • 2014 – 41,610 miles
  • 2013 – 33,588 miles
  • 2012 – 25,112 miles
  • 2011 – 23,660 miles
  • 2010 – 22,129 miles
  • 2009 – 18,478 miles
  • 2008 – 16,010 miles
  • 2007 – 14,095 miles
  • 2006 – 10,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,836 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "banana arm" both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,836 miles (+5,352)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    726102859266
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "banana arm" both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,484 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    821480291386
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail102,484 miles (+5,161)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    720463218281
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass97,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    214104528490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s floor brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail97,323 miles (+6,886)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    838042176775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s floor brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass90,437 miles (+4,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    559175943729
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,713 miles (+5,146)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,713 miles
    Test number
    997357912604
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,567 miles (+6,773)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    427443386575
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  9. Pass73,794 miles (+3,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    429110013980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  10. Pass70,145 miles (+3,543)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    507551520697
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front, both rear shocks corroded. suspension component corroded, sills corroded, sills covered with side skirts.

  11. Pass66,602 miles (+4,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    636647961978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass62,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    130352282406
    • AdvisoryTyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail62,056 miles (+6,919)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    541915969388
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass55,137 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    910885346855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,131 miles (+7,090)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    445437580280
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,041 miles (+6,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    615237415161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,610 miles
    Test number
    189974214397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail41,610 miles (+8,022)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,610 miles
    Test number
    315084914366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,588 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    568860713356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,428 miles (+8,316)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,428 miles
    Test number
    686481203329
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake [inner] pads brake pads appear very low recomend wheels off inspection

  21. Pass25,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    876648602313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail25,112 miles (+1,452)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    497227302316
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass23,660 miles (+1,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,660 miles
    Test number
    465984301363
    • NoteFront brake flexible hoses expanding under pressure. (no bulging)

  24. Pass22,129 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    843692710347
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front registration plate cracked.

  25. Fail22,128 miles (+3,650)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    591482210376
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front registration plate cracked.

  26. Pass18,478 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,478 miles
    Test number
    554097889272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,010 miles (+1,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,010 miles
    Test number
    380923508369
    • 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)

  28. Pass14,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,095 miles
    Test number
    854005007311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail14,095 miles (+3,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,095 miles
    Test number
    144875707328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass10,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,893 miles
    Test number
    731154706314
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V17 GAJ

Does V17 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 GAJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 GAJ?
The MOT on V17 GAJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 GAJ done?
V17 GAJ was recorded at 107,836 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has V17 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 GAJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 GAJ 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 V17 GAJ find?
V17 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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