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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V711 KGCMOT history

V711 KGC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
121,299 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 KGC
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
4 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V711 KGC was last recorded at 121,299 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,279 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,299 miles
  • 2021 – 121,279 miles
  • 2018 – 121,100 miles
  • 2017 – 120,161 miles
  • 2016 – 116,419 miles
  • 2015 – 113,094 miles
  • 2014 – 106,524 miles
  • 2013 – 105,479 miles
  • 2012 – 101,931 miles
  • 2011 – 97,550 miles
  • 2010 – 92,825 miles
  • 2009 – 87,056 miles
  • 2008 – 76,240 miles
  • 2007 – 64,216 miles
  • 2006 – 58,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,299 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,299 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,299 miles
    Test number
    451650310177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    699991025350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,279 miles (+179)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    752193121548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass121,100 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,100 miles
    Test number
    143391547083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,161 miles
    Test number
    750171518427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,161 miles (+3,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,161 miles
    Test number
    341047686326
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass116,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    161267213054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,419 miles (+3,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    597037199413
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Pass113,094 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,094 miles
    Test number
    548399089863
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass106,524 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    345591084151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,479 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    358908993150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc s rusting
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  12. Fail105,479 miles (+3,548)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    237173593404
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc s rusting
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  13. Pass101,931 miles (+4,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    208845182134
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass97,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    506735081193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,550 miles (+4,725)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    128921681121
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail92,825 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,825 miles
    Test number
    293012550232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,825 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,825 miles
    Test number
    872602450213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,056 miles (+121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    391525679285
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated

  19. Fail86,935 miles (+10,695)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    473178069238
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated

  20. Pass76,240 miles (+12,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    453287968204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass64,216 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    514411677266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,511 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    892845566243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathered inside

Questions about V711 KGC

Does V711 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V711 KGC expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V711 KGC?
The MOT on V711 KGC expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V711 KGC done?
V711 KGC was recorded at 121,299 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 3,947 miles a year.
Has V711 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 KGC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V711 KGC 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 KGC find?
V711 KGC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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