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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

V2 VDBMOT history

V2 VDB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

V2 VDB blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,488 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 VDB was last recorded at 108,488 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,187 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,488 miles
  • 2024 – 108,187 miles
  • 2023 – 108,116 miles
  • 2022 – 107,914 miles
  • 2021 – 107,450 miles
  • 2020 – 107,088 miles
  • 2018 – 107,082 miles
  • 2017 – 102,156 miles
  • 2016 – 91,964 miles
  • 2015 – 83,134 miles
  • 2014 – 72,752 miles
  • 2013 – 66,525 miles
  • 2012 – 62,039 miles
  • 2011 – 56,488 miles
  • 2010 – 42,112 miles
  • 2009 – 26,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,488 miles (+301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    492626525755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,187 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    420235922078
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,116 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    286961132833
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,914 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    850236939144
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,450 miles
    Test number
    108426119451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,450 miles (+362)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,450 miles
    Test number
    211723207043
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass107,088 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    851681799888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    472608978861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail107,082 miles (+4,926)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    803823021021
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass102,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    146602198843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,156 miles (+10,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    623046528264
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  12. Pass91,964 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    131059154425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    705903478027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,134 miles (+10,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    897861494927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass72,752 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    289908764258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,525 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    269627063227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,039 miles (+5,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    998165562252
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass56,488 miles (+14,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,488 miles
    Test number
    225890851233
    • 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)

  19. Pass42,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,112 miles
    Test number
    422908210237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,112 miles (+15,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,112 miles
    Test number
    104647810250
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass26,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    540663869016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 VDB

Does V2 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 VDB expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 VDB?
The MOT on V2 VDB expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 VDB done?
V2 VDB was recorded at 108,488 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has V2 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 VDB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V2 VDB 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 V2 VDB find?
V2 VDB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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