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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

VGW 111MOT history

VGW 111 is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,107 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGW 111
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGW 111 was last recorded at 120,107 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,101 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,107 miles
  • 2025 – 118,101 miles
  • 2024 – 116,907 miles
  • 2023 – 116,033 miles
  • 2022 – 114,893 miles
  • 2021 – 114,769 miles
  • 2020 – 114,628 miles
  • 2019 – 113,190 miles
  • 2018 – 111,586 miles
  • 2017 – 109,003 miles
  • 2016 – 105,375 miles
  • 2015 – 101,013 miles
  • 2014 – 95,780 miles
  • 2013 – 91,732 miles
  • 2012 – 87,195 miles
  • 2011 – 81,208 miles
  • 2010 – 75,161 miles
  • 2009 – 69,154 miles
  • 2008 – 62,436 miles
  • 2007 – 56,061 miles
  • 2006 – 48,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens crackedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,107 miles (+2,006)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    457618371482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,101 miles (+1,194)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,101 miles
    Test number
    623604024713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/55/.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill c/ pillar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass116,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,907 miles
    Test number
    475922839058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail116,907 miles (+874)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,907 miles
    Test number
    164823349848
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass116,033 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    918920184280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,893 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,893 miles
    Test number
    407388681711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,769 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    631760559921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,628 miles (+1,438)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,628 miles
    Test number
    113650605454
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,190 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,190 miles
    Test number
    145237584250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,586 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,586 miles
    Test number
    821845662769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,003 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    531084523852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,375 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    972805265309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,013 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    738094605169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,780 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    239019714107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,732 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,732 miles
    Test number
    698513913133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,195 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    556472722172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,172 miles (+5,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    658408412101
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass81,208 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    787277411172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,161 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    423286190034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,154 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    762567509100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,436 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    454886308167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass56,061 miles (+7,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    734661727115
    • NoteNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

  23. Pass48,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,552 miles
    Test number
    810403226161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGW 111

What vehicle is registration VGW 111 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGW 111 on a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VGW 111 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGW 111 is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VGW 111?
The MOT on VGW 111 is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGW 111 done?
VGW 111 was recorded at 120,107 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has VGW 111 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGW 111 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on VGW 111 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 VGW 111 find?
VGW 111 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear light lens cracked, and 3 more.

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