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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V638 EJMMOT history

V638 EJM is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
120,481 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V638 EJM was last recorded at 120,481 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,279 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
2,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,481 miles
  • 2022 – 120,279 miles
  • 2021 – 120,149 miles
  • 2017 – 119,330 miles
  • 2016 – 114,158 miles
  • 2013 – 110,783 miles
  • 2012 – 107,046 miles
  • 2011 – 102,547 miles
  • 2010 – 99,299 miles
  • 2009 – 92,429 miles
  • 2008 – 86,873 miles
  • 2007 – 79,671 miles
  • 2006 – 71,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,481 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front and rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front fog lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail120,481 miles (+202)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,481 miles
    Test number
    255229077720
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass120,279 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    103140496651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,149 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    248828795669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    352069816059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition in places
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Fail119,330 miles (+5,172)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    401789152737
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition in places
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  6. Pass114,158 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,158 miles
    Test number
    555852326568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working

  7. Fail114,149 miles (+3,366)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    582039823613
    • FailureFuel hose insecure fuel tank filler hose insecure (hose clip missing (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriortated

  8. Pass110,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    416076493099
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  9. Fail110,783 miles (+3,737)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    248874093050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass107,046 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,046 miles
    Test number
    788286642027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,547 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    195129541407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,525 miles (+3,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,525 miles
    Test number
    429668941049
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass99,299 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    334029540064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,429 miles (+5,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    411223939080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    711556548091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,861 miles (+7,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    990816748075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,671 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    141784547483
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass79,671 miles (+8,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    624604547057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass71,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    860951256024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,114 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    723571356052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V638 EJM

Does V638 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 EJM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 EJM?
The MOT on V638 EJM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 EJM done?
V638 EJM was recorded at 120,481 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,509 miles a year.
Has V638 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 EJM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V638 EJM 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 V638 EJM find?
V638 EJM failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 1 more.

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