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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V711 DLCMOT history

V711 DLC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,723 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V711 DLC was last recorded at 123,723 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,603 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,120 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,723 miles
  • 2025 – 119,603 miles
  • 2024 – 114,310 miles
  • 2023 – 105,954 miles
  • 2022 – 98,545 miles
  • 2021 – 89,317 miles
  • 2020 – 83,381 miles
  • 2015 – 82,379 miles
  • 2014 – 80,622 miles
  • 2013 – 77,086 miles
  • 2012 – 71,513 miles
  • 2011 – 68,914 miles
  • 2010 – 65,124 miles
  • 2009 – 61,778 miles
  • 2008 – 59,033 miles
  • 2007 – 55,393 miles
  • 2006 – 50,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,723 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,723 miles (+4,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    154534879282
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,603 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    421740349507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,310 miles (+8,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    723090890662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass105,954 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    642549973744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,545 miles (+9,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,545 miles
    Test number
    285620395901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up at the side of the fuel tank . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,317 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    202684689335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    784117943132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,381 miles (+1,002)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    796475743703
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress in nsf headlight (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass82,379 miles (+1,757)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    527590395058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp corroded

  10. Pass80,622 miles (+3,536)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    859801784004
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRadial cracks nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust mount rubbers perished

  11. Pass77,086 miles (+5,573)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    485417783085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and has surface cracks

  12. Pass71,513 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    157381092091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass68,914 miles (+3,790)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    469663071039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre just starting to crack on sidewall

  14. Pass65,124 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    533294270036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,778 miles (+2,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    750582579013
    • NoteHandbrake high

  16. Pass59,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    101057078436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,033 miles (+3,640)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    623157278087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass55,393 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    134619777425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    720723876093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Questions about V711 DLC

Does V711 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V711 DLC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V711 DLC?
The MOT on V711 DLC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V711 DLC done?
V711 DLC was recorded at 123,723 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has V711 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 DLC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V711 DLC 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 V711 DLC find?
V711 DLC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, and 1 more.

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