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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V685 EGCMOT history

V685 EGC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,506 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 EGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 EGC was last recorded at 128,506 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,496 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,506 miles
  • 2025 – 128,496 miles
  • 2024 – 127,682 miles
  • 2023 – 127,672 miles
  • 2022 – 127,408 miles
  • 2021 – 127,213 miles
  • 2020 – 126,959 miles
  • 2019 – 126,507 miles
  • 2018 – 125,378 miles
  • 2017 – 125,378 miles
  • 2016 – 124,892 miles
  • 2015 – 123,704 miles
  • 2014 – 122,624 miles
  • 2013 – 120,812 miles
  • 2012 – 118,034 miles
  • 2011 – 115,232 miles
  • 2010 – 112,241 miles
  • 2009 – 106,949 miles
  • 2008 – 103,303 miles
  • 2006 – 97,323 miles
  • 2005 – 89,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,506 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,506 miles
    Test number
    513719497862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,496 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,496 miles
    Test number
    555404866522
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,682 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    209653123786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,672 miles (+264)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,672 miles
    Test number
    986923769759
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass127,408 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    663788061984
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,213 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,213 miles
    Test number
    685384448316
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroson (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,959 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    461075558872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,950 miles (+443)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    539803528979
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing Both (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass126,507 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    179063790338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    646194632649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass125,378 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    815668538587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,892 miles (+1,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    116009203747
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass123,704 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    437890995002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass122,624 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,624 miles
    Test number
    546413574078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass120,812 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    167088353427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass118,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    106607662499
    • NoteRear brake ferrules slightly corroded

  17. Fail118,034 miles (+2,802)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    129747362412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake ferrules slightly corroded

  18. Pass115,232 miles (+2,991)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    296899161034
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre punctured
    • NoteRear engine mount factured

  19. Pass112,241 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,241 miles
    Test number
    684288460028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,949 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,949 miles
    Test number
    984371569035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    642454978076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,303 miles (+5,980)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    481933778006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass97,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    881928736358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,323 miles (+7,457)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    912708436341
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise check tyre pressures.

  25. Pass89,866 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    891482825322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,864 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    464021925441
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V685 EGC

Does V685 EGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 EGC is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 EGC?
The MOT on V685 EGC is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 EGC done?
V685 EGC was recorded at 128,506 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has V685 EGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 EGC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V685 EGC 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 V685 EGC find?
V685 EGC passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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