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9-3 LINEAR · Blue

GJ56 GVM
SAAB GJ56 GVM
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Apr 2022
First reg28 Dec 2006
Mileage172,652 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

FAILED · 5 Nov 2022
Test date5 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number443459545991
Mileage172,652 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Jul 2022
Test date21 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number846644701831
Mileage172,408 mi
MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust system insecure Rear back box likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2021
Test date7 Apr 2021
Expiry6 Apr 2022
Test number879844213536
Mileage157,523 mi
FAILED · 6 Apr 2021
Test date6 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number489033274365
Mileage157,523 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 May 2019
Test date28 May 2019
Expiry27 Nov 2020
Test number582249327693
Mileage139,879 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry31 Mar 2019
Test number774438858947
Mileage122,885 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number327516124915
Mileage122,885 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry31 Mar 2018
Test number684349820697
Mileage113,305 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2016
Test date1 Apr 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number829457989399
Mileage98,977 mi
AdvisoryAir bag light does not illuminate
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number888055301282
Mileage98,977 mi
AdvisoryAir bag light does not illuminate
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Mar 2016
Test number146693165492
Mileage84,924 mi
PASSED · 3 Mar 2014
Test date3 Mar 2014
Expiry2 Mar 2015
Test number628592464026
Mileage74,402 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry6 Feb 2014
Test number266267233087
Mileage64,785 mi
PASSED · 4 Feb 2012
Test date4 Feb 2012
Expiry6 Feb 2013
Test number669505232088
Mileage54,736 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2011
Test date7 Feb 2011
Expiry6 Feb 2012
Test number347298431078
Mileage44,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Jan 2010
Test date6 Jan 2010
Expiry5 Jan 2011
Test number713796300095
Mileage33,480 mi