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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V696 ESGMOT history

V696 ESG is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
122,037 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 ESG
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
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 ESG was last recorded at 122,037 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 5,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,519 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,518 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,037 miles
  • 2023 – 116,519 miles
  • 2022 – 110,243 miles
  • 2020 – 110,236 miles
  • 2015 – 102,217 miles
  • 2013 – 102,207 miles
  • 2012 – 101,002 miles
  • 2011 – 97,333 miles
  • 2010 – 91,671 miles
  • 2009 – 83,094 miles
  • 2008 – 74,232 miles
  • 2007 – 67,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,037 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filter corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense damaged
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded & weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front exhaust clamp corroded & weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,037 miles (+5,518)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,037 miles
    Test number
    813907979986
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass116,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    506893110470
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail116,519 miles (+6,276)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    745773672367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass110,243 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    786366706304
    • 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))

  5. Pass110,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    548031999943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,236 miles (+8,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    936308978579
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,217 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    656514316216
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded & weak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded & weak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail102,211 miles (+4)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    571577977212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing near rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded & weak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded & weak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass102,207 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,207 miles
    Test number
    719649813284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,194 miles (+1,192)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,194 miles
    Test number
    146893313202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass101,002 miles (+3,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    225349452484
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass97,333 miles (+5,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    376785141190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass91,671 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,671 miles
    Test number
    770220840176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,094 miles (+8,862)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,094 miles
    Test number
    823112539165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre wall perished

  15. Pass74,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    583688558101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,232 miles (+6,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    104915758127
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass67,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    893143627184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,472 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    974137317138
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about V696 ESG

Does V696 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V696 ESG expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V696 ESG?
The MOT on V696 ESG expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V696 ESG done?
V696 ESG was recorded at 122,037 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has V696 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 ESG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V696 ESG 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 V696 ESG find?
V696 ESG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel filter corroded; offside front anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft abs ring cracked, and 4 more.

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