Saab 9-3
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
V5 GDAMOT history
V5 GDA is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,416 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 GDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 GDA was last recorded at 95,416 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,788 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,628 miles
- Average per year
- 4,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,416 miles
- 2025 – 93,788 miles
- 2024 – 91,777 miles
- 2023 – 85,451 miles
- 2022 – 79,325 miles
- 2021 – 78,095 miles
- 2020 – 77,204 miles
- 2019 – 75,911 miles
- 2018 – 71,195 miles
- 2017 – 51,320 miles
- 2016 – 48,020 miles
- 2015 – 45,126 miles
- 2014 – 42,255 miles
- 2013 – 39,298 miles
- 2012 – 34,817 miles
- 2011 – 29,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,416 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,416 miles
- Test number
- 716806216104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,416 miles (+1,628)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,416 miles
- Test number
- 107083710366
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,788 miles (+80)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,788 miles
- Test number
- 939427184593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail93,708 miles (+1,931)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,708 miles
- Test number
- 330636008915
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre heatshield slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,777 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 91,777 miles
- Test number
- 142090634023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre beginning to mis shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear object in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryRear spring rubber mounts deteriorated
Fail91,767 miles (+6,316)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,767 miles
- Test number
- 977272757728
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre beginning to mis shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear object in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryRear spring rubber mounts deteriorated
Pass85,451 miles (+6,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,451 miles
- Test number
- 765289018677
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshields insecure - centre and rear
Pass79,325 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,325 miles
- Test number
- 637092919420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,320 miles (+1,225)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,320 miles
- Test number
- 233568282991
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass78,095 miles (+891)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 954895829429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,204 miles
- Test number
- 391137182232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,204 miles (+1,293)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,204 miles
- Test number
- 150599114807
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer casings corroded
Pass75,911 miles (+4,716)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,911 miles
- Test number
- 597084909016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,195 miles
- Test number
- 336517995945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,195 miles (+19,875)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,195 miles
- Test number
- 216749459290
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted but not split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,320 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,320 miles
- Test number
- 393847460983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,020 miles (+2,894)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 48,020 miles
- Test number
- 696395106759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,126 miles (+2,871)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 455657685061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,255 miles (+2,957)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 42,255 miles
- Test number
- 765851184038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,298 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,298 miles
- Test number
- 819006773052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail39,290 miles (+4,473)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,290 miles
- Test number
- 155985673050
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass34,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 34,817 miles
- Test number
- 995838192004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,814 miles (+4,869)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,814 miles
- Test number
- 338478792058
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,945 miles
- Test number
- 377095291032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 GDA
- Does V5 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GDA is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 GDA?
- The MOT on V5 GDA is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 GDA done?
- V5 GDA was recorded at 95,416 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
- Has V5 GDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 GDA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 GDA 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 V5 GDA find?
- V5 GDA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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