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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V715 GOOMOT history

V715 GOO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
66,181 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V715 GOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V715 GOO was last recorded at 66,181 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,533 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,648 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,181 miles
  • 2021 – 64,533 miles
  • 2020 – 64,492 miles
  • 2016 – 63,323 miles
  • 2015 – 62,270 miles
  • 2014 – 61,401 miles
  • 2013 – 60,345 miles
  • 2012 – 59,165 miles
  • 2011 – 55,400 miles
  • 2010 – 53,010 miles
  • 2009 – 48,452 miles
  • 2008 – 42,831 miles
  • 2007 – 40,487 miles
  • 2006 – 33,202 miles
  • 2005 – 30,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    725904956953
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,181 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    550386648926
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,533 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    633011148627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,492 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    760360508029
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail64,474 miles (+1,151)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,474 miles
    Test number
    333397506744
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and very low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass63,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    133805223971
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  7. Fail63,323 miles (+1,053)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    420840097259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  8. Pass62,270 miles (+869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    288423291423
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

  9. Pass61,401 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    139875264294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  10. Fail61,401 miles (+1,056)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    765125064264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  11. Pass60,345 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    715879453203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,165 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    346529442205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail59,155 miles (+3,755)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    259846632283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass55,400 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,400 miles
    Test number
    267988851213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,397 miles (+2,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    556007251252
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass53,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    333036650283
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,010 miles (+4,558)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    372306550218
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    931786349253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,452 miles (+5,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    261424349252
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass42,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    343375348237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,831 miles (+2,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    231955248218
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass40,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    802838097225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,487 miles (+7,285)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    110318897293
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass33,202 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,202 miles
    Test number
    602536096256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    551469295251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V715 GOO

Does V715 GOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V715 GOO expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V715 GOO?
The MOT on V715 GOO expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V715 GOO done?
V715 GOO was recorded at 66,181 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has V715 GOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V715 GOO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V715 GOO 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 V715 GOO find?
V715 GOO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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