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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

V80 VDMMOT history

V80 VDM is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

V80 VDM yellow Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,758 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V80 VDM was last recorded at 101,758 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 4,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,141 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,617 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,758 miles
  • 2025 – 97,141 miles
  • 2024 – 90,392 miles
  • 2023 – 85,641 miles
  • 2022 – 80,121 miles
  • 2021 – 74,295 miles
  • 2020 – 67,010 miles
  • 2019 – 65,778 miles
  • 2018 – 63,918 miles
  • 2017 – 62,060 miles
  • 2016 – 59,650 miles
  • 2015 – 55,515 miles
  • 2014 – 47,674 miles
  • 2013 – 40,080 miles
  • 2012 – 32,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,758 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,758 miles (+4,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    457231464435
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    552995694363
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Fail97,141 miles (+6,749)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    355550537035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass90,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    955138600061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail90,392 miles (+4,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    565279461320
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,641 miles (+5,520)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    772365319087
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass80,121 miles (+5,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    413611148726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,295 miles (+7,285)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    229245070856
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal started to split

  9. Pass67,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    450429577508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,010 miles (+1,232)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    964481914471
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,778 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    661789048515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,918 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,918 miles
    Test number
    413648705185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,060 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    246337546297
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass59,650 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    107588656024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,515 miles (+7,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,515 miles
    Test number
    285025055088
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass47,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    735720654009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail47,674 miles (+7,594)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    265549644085
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,080 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    976963153067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    739693152032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V80 VDM

Does V80 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 VDM is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V80 VDM?
The MOT on V80 VDM is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V80 VDM done?
V80 VDM was recorded at 101,758 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has V80 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 VDM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V80 VDM 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 V80 VDM find?
V80 VDM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: general under body corrosion; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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