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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

V673 PGFMOT history

V673 PGF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,868 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V673 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V673 PGF was last recorded at 166,868 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,396 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,472 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,868 miles
  • 2025 – 163,396 miles
  • 2024 – 160,578 miles
  • 2023 – 157,636 miles
  • 2022 – 155,029 miles
  • 2020 – 149,610 miles
  • 2019 – 145,055 miles
  • 2018 – 142,983 miles
  • 2017 – 140,683 miles
  • 2016 – 138,275 miles
  • 2015 – 136,343 miles
  • 2014 – 131,749 miles
  • 2013 – 127,877 miles
  • 2012 – 124,755 miles
  • 2011 – 122,673 miles
  • 2010 – 118,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,868 miles
    Test number
    867860697759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,867 miles (+3,471)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,867 miles
    Test number
    149889660098
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not locking in to stalk. (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light to bright. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced To dim. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on dash.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass163,396 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,396 miles
    Test number
    289334933783
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on
  4. Fail163,352 miles (+2,774)2 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,352 miles
    Test number
    702603063632
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section has a hole at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear-most exhaust rubber splitting, close to failure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on
  5. Pass160,578 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,578 miles
    Test number
    189460326809
    • AdvisoryEML light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded.
  6. Fail160,578 miles (+2,942)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,578 miles
    Test number
    583211566867
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded.
  7. Pass157,636 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,636 miles
    Test number
    883397714422
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer loose
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  8. Fail157,634 miles (+21)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,634 miles
    Test number
    535971212120
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear o/s handbrake showing low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer loose
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  9. Fail157,613 miles (+2,584)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,613 miles
    Test number
    493720625848
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass155,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    678751083971
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail155,029 miles (+5,419)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    176762859515
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass149,610 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,610 miles
    Test number
    645342010690
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail149,547 miles (+4,492)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,547 miles
    Test number
    212916296659
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass145,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    280917459544
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail145,055 miles (+2,072)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    703947068509
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass142,983 miles (+2,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    913923458970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  17. Pass140,683 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,683 miles
    Test number
    720517263892
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Fail140,678 miles (+2,403)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,678 miles
    Test number
    299614874499
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge worn
  19. Pass138,275 miles (+1,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    837727045157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts deteriorated
  20. Pass136,343 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,343 miles
    Test number
    921627203226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass131,749 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    757201254290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,877 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,877 miles
    Test number
    907112743297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,848 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,848 miles
    Test number
    466386293162
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
  24. Pass124,755 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    309475812283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,673 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    236455581492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    512778290122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V673 PGF

Does V673 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V673 PGF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V673 PGF?
The MOT on V673 PGF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V673 PGF done?
V673 PGF was recorded at 166,868 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has V673 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V673 PGF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V673 PGF 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 V673 PGF find?
V673 PGF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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