Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 2,290 cc

V31 GENMOT history

V31 GEN is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,603 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,643 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V31 GEN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V31 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 GEN was last recorded at 98,603 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,893 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,603 miles
  • 2025 – 97,893 miles
  • 2024 – 97,341 miles
  • 2023 – 96,785 miles
  • 2022 – 96,126 miles
  • 2021 – 95,495 miles
  • 2020 – 94,438 miles
  • 2019 – 93,062 miles
  • 2018 – 92,038 miles
  • 2017 – 91,470 miles
  • 2016 – 90,431 miles
  • 2015 – 88,695 miles
  • 2009 – 77,821 miles
  • 2008 – 66,297 miles
  • 2007 – 53,272 miles
  • 2006 – 44,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,603 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,603 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    516201041860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,893 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    857335240922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,341 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    486095788186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,785 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,785 miles
    Test number
    303357017247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,126 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    614440059324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,495 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    782010366476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,438 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    665258403094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,062 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    933687600619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    714069250420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,038 miles (+568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    895987024323
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass91,470 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    321715204670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,431 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    686323754237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,695 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    345690375062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,685 miles (+10,864)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    537656635068
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass77,821 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    612400329315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,224 miles (+9,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    980472349013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,297 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    824073848080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  18. Fail66,058 miles (+12,786)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    484258538089
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  19. Pass53,272 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    911793337074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,383 miles
    Test number
    130313436064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 GEN

Does V31 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 GEN is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 GEN?
The MOT on V31 GEN is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 GEN done?
V31 GEN was recorded at 98,603 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,643 miles a year.
Has V31 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 GEN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V31 GEN 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 V31 GEN find?
V31 GEN passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all V31G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.