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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V710 GHJMOT history

V710 GHJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 GHJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V710 GHJ was last recorded at 169,508 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,096 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,412 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,508 miles
  • 2024 – 165,096 miles
  • 2023 – 161,918 miles
  • 2022 – 155,986 miles
  • 2021 – 154,347 miles
  • 2019 – 150,852 miles
  • 2018 – 148,912 miles
  • 2017 – 146,677 miles
  • 2016 – 141,594 miles
  • 2015 – 135,082 miles
  • 2014 – 127,523 miles
  • 2013 – 126,271 miles
  • 2012 – 119,747 miles
  • 2011 – 108,476 miles
  • 2010 – 104,140 miles
  • 2009 – 97,538 miles
  • 2008 – 90,195 miles
  • 2007 – 79,205 miles
  • 2006 – 69,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,508 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,508 miles
    Test number
    747833448257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass165,096 miles (+3,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,096 miles
    Test number
    389093117953
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,918 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,918 miles
    Test number
    897314233639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,621 miles (+3,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,621 miles
    Test number
    361543000101
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO FLOOR FRONT AND REAR

  5. Pass155,986 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,986 miles
    Test number
    348788185581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,950 miles (+1,603)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,950 miles
    Test number
    202983208578
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass154,347 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,347 miles
    Test number
    996779818912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,852 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,852 miles
    Test number
    926554096514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,912 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,912 miles
    Test number
    926334344822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,677 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,677 miles
    Test number
    731995080439
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  11. Pass141,594 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,594 miles
    Test number
    313300419617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,082 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    387370995151
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass135,082 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    449660995101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,523 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,523 miles
    Test number
    175259284142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass126,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    895327803276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail126,271 miles (+6,524)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    838333903293
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass119,747 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    955225532101
    • AdvisoryInner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail119,746 miles (+11,270)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    267311832425
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass108,476 miles (+4,336)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,476 miles
    Test number
    195006421107
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass104,140 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    234664000425
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass97,538 miles (+7,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    820700699070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass90,195 miles (+10,990)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    500726688071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,205 miles (+9,487)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    590667317026
    • NoteN/s/f spot light damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cracking also wear on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  24. Pass69,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    410046716078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,716 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    860186716025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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 V710 GHJ

Does V710 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V710 GHJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V710 GHJ?
The MOT on V710 GHJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V710 GHJ done?
V710 GHJ was recorded at 169,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has V710 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 GHJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V710 GHJ 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 V710 GHJ find?
V710 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor; offside front outer road wheel slightly distorted.

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