Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
V47 DSSMOT history
V47 DSS is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 204,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 204,056 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V47 DSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V47 DSS was last recorded at 204,056 miles on 16 Nov 2025, 7,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Apr 2014: 11,049 miles, lower than 101,748 miles on 15 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 196,501 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,555 miles
- Average per year
- 8,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 204,056 miles
- 2024 – 196,501 miles
- 2023 – 194,304 miles
- 2022 – 186,007 miles
- 2020 – 173,143 miles
- 2019 – 153,924 miles
- 2018 – 143,150 miles
- 2017 – 137,969 miles
- 2016 – 129,383 miles
- 2015 – 119,207 miles
- 2014 – 11,049 miles
- 2013 – 101,748 miles
- 2012 – 93,711 miles
- 2011 – 86,896 miles
- 2010 – 75,566 miles
- 2009 – 62,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,056 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 204,056 miles
- Test number
- 820356991957
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail204,056 miles (+7,555)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,056 miles
- Test number
- 527064533700
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass196,501 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 196,501 miles
- Test number
- 235151213076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,304 miles (+8,297)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 194,304 miles
- Test number
- 248040116420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,007 miles (+12,864)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 186,007 miles
- Test number
- 767744778881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,143 miles (+19,219)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 173,143 miles
- Test number
- 600947538466
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass153,924 miles (+10,774)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,924 miles
- Test number
- 305878746882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,150 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 143,150 miles
- Test number
- 244473957894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,969 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 137,969 miles
- Test number
- 932274908325
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,969 miles (+8,586)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,969 miles
- Test number
- 883373140111
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass129,383 miles (+10,176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 129,383 miles
- Test number
- 495765001159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,207 miles (+108,158)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 119,207 miles
- Test number
- 429149615182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,049 miles (-90,699)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 11,049 miles
- Test number
- 389826914154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 975035733130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,748 miles (+8,037)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,748 miles
- Test number
- 796714433105
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass93,711 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 93,711 miles
- Test number
- 345745332145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 117847031196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,896 miles (+11,330)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 669057231173
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass75,566 miles (+12,610)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 75,566 miles
- Test number
- 732607030147
- NoteFront pads very low
- NoteOsf wiper arm maladjusted
Pass62,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,956 miles
- Test number
- 543897519146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V47 DSS
- Does V47 DSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 DSS is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V47 DSS?
- The MOT on V47 DSS is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V47 DSS done?
- V47 DSS was recorded at 204,056 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2025, an average of 8,523 miles a year.
- Has V47 DSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V47 DSS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V47 DSS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V47 DSS find?
- V47 DSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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