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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V697 DBLMOT history

V697 DBL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,891 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 DBL
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 DBL was last recorded at 117,891 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,784 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
2,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,891 miles
  • 2025 – 116,784 miles
  • 2022 – 116,782 miles
  • 2020 – 116,764 miles
  • 2018 – 116,753 miles
  • 2017 – 106,192 miles
  • 2016 – 99,561 miles
  • 2015 – 96,395 miles
  • 2014 – 92,668 miles
  • 2013 – 89,954 miles
  • 2012 – 88,385 miles
  • 2011 – 86,188 miles
  • 2009 – 80,600 miles
  • 2008 – 74,147 miles
  • 2007 – 69,634 miles
  • 2006 – 64,561 miles
  • 2005 – 64,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,891 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,891 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,891 miles
    Test number
    365552009960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,784 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    784064467352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass116,782 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,782 miles
    Test number
    728386106975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,767 miles (+3)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    194763411570
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,764 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,764 miles
    Test number
    245395841874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    652201816346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,753 miles (+10,561)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    829272412555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass106,192 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,192 miles
    Test number
    540139723169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,561 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    480207226922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail99,559 miles (+3,164)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    946830436951
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass96,395 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    196993115105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,668 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    877569914174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,954 miles (+1,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    665683543091
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass88,385 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    666304042034
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass86,188 miles (+5,588)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    616522531070
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour
    • NoteRear shock absorbers slight leak
    • NoteSteering column slight movement
    • NoteSteering rack slight play/ movement

  16. Pass80,600 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    893227699108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,147 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    732167698106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,634 miles (+5,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    621801097107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass64,561 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    731081406260
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass64,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    574919195295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V697 DBL

Does V697 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V697 DBL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V697 DBL?
The MOT on V697 DBL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V697 DBL done?
V697 DBL was recorded at 117,891 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
Has V697 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 DBL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V697 DBL 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 V697 DBL find?
V697 DBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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