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Saab 9-3

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

A8 YCUMOT history

A8 YCU is a white petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

A8 YCU white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,198 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YCU was last recorded at 108,198 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,236 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
6,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,198 miles
  • 2024 – 106,236 miles
  • 2023 – 100,220 miles
  • 2022 – 90,991 miles
  • 2021 – 84,662 miles
  • 2020 – 79,417 miles
  • 2019 – 73,616 miles
  • 2018 – 65,494 miles
  • 2017 – 58,950 miles
  • 2016 – 50,993 miles
  • 2015 – 41,809 miles
  • 2014 – 34,815 miles
  • 2013 – 25,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,198 miles (+1,962)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    802804179928
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,236 miles (+6,016)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,236 miles
    Test number
    678012788056
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,220 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    721833516662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,220 miles (+9,229)4 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    891934193713
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,991 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    147256362462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    217259539999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,662 miles (+5,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    390403824449
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,417 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    438519199740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    546169997299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,616 miles (+8,122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    193285963105
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass65,494 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    300796151330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,950 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    367392278061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    364329300075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,993 miles (+9,184)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    773007549958
    • 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)
    • 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)

  15. Pass41,809 miles (+6,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    364610072733
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,815 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    319675024331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,377 miles
    Test number
    187991053146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail25,377 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,377 miles
    Test number
    956651453192
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about A8 YCU

Does A8 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YCU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YCU?
The MOT on A8 YCU 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 A8 YCU done?
A8 YCU was recorded at 108,198 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
Has A8 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on A8 YCU 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 A8 YCU find?
A8 YCU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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