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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,999 cc

V72 OGCMOT history

V72 OGC is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,630 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 OGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 OGC was last recorded at 111,630 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,670 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,630 miles
  • 2025 – 110,670 miles
  • 2024 – 109,323 miles
  • 2023 – 106,113 miles
  • 2022 – 104,576 miles
  • 2021 – 101,863 miles
  • 2020 – 99,352 miles
  • 2019 – 95,567 miles
  • 2018 – 90,037 miles
  • 2017 – 84,493 miles
  • 2016 – 79,578 miles
  • 2015 – 75,226 miles
  • 2014 – 71,258 miles
  • 2013 – 68,791 miles
  • 2012 – 66,489 miles
  • 2011 – 62,819 miles
  • 2010 – 58,236 miles
  • 2008 – 55,559 miles
  • 2007 – 51,128 miles
  • 2006 – 41,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,630 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,630 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    742907588017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,670 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    345922235072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,323 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,323 miles
    Test number
    482496200919
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  4. Pass106,113 miles (+1,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    802541129523
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass104,576 miles (+2,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    124896697491
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass101,863 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,863 miles
    Test number
    513570064320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,860 miles (+2,508)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    642629531882
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNote: LHD import. Small size registration plates fitted front & rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass99,352 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    486422096904
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,567 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    832085642488
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,567 miles (+5,530)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    712672111567
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,037 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    443752989601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,493 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    663437779246
    • 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)

  13. Pass79,578 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    520160307082
    • AdvisoryNSR Tyre low on edge.

  14. Pass75,226 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    669276335092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    459846834018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,258 miles (+2,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    316436834031
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  17. Pass68,791 miles (+2,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    186200033090
    • NoteFront tyres and OSR tyre wearing low on raised edges.

  18. Pass66,489 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    437827122024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  19. Fail66,489 miles (+3,670)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    895667422043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  20. Pass62,819 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,819 miles
    Test number
    697657521028
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  21. Fail62,818 miles (+4,582)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    905187421030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  22. Fail58,236 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    643055110052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Pass58,236 miles (+2,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    753535610098
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass55,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    321946648315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,559 miles (+4,431)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    494326848383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  26. Pass51,128 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    322937147318
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  27. Fail51,126 miles (+9,243)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    130387547332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  28. Pass41,883 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    532656146305
    • NoteTap on head lamp
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front discs

Questions about V72 OGC

Does V72 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 OGC is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 OGC?
The MOT on V72 OGC is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 OGC done?
V72 OGC was recorded at 111,630 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has V72 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 OGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V72 OGC 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 V72 OGC find?
V72 OGC passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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