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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,792 cc

B1 YSAMOT history

B1 YSA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

B1 YSA blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,751 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B1 YSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B1 YSA was last recorded at 89,751 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,749 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,751 miles
  • 2024 – 86,317 miles
  • 2023 – 83,793 miles
  • 2022 – 78,651 miles
  • 2021 – 69,280 miles
  • 2020 – 66,071 miles
  • 2019 – 60,911 miles
  • 2018 – 55,975 miles
  • 2017 – 50,482 miles
  • 2016 – 40,892 miles
  • 2015 – 36,746 miles
  • 2014 – 33,632 miles
  • 2013 – 26,981 miles
  • 2012 – 25,157 miles
  • 2011 – 23,543 miles
  • 2010 – 21,987 miles
  • 2009 – 18,763 miles
  • 2008 – 16,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,751 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise minor play through steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust center corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,751 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,751 miles
    Test number
    537775849227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,749 miles (+3,432)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    117796016264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,317 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    108325368710
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail86,310 miles (+2,517)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    608319417937
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass83,793 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    144076362830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,651 miles (+9,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    470508239969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,280 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    579172976630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise minor play through steering rack
  8. Fail69,278 miles (+3,207)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    200237581419
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 100 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise minor play through steering rack
  9. Pass66,071 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    608544798384
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center corrosion
    • AdvisoryLow effort with n/s handbrake
  10. Fail66,018 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    769891164333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center corrosion
    • AdvisoryLow effort with n/s handbrake
  11. Pass60,911 miles (+4,936)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    659486036951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
  12. Pass55,975 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    765640516211
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Close to limit (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail55,973 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    239984129054
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Close to limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside rear brake.
  14. Pass50,482 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    163287485444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    484108248216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,892 miles (+4,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    502422469510
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  17. Pass36,746 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,746 miles
    Test number
    126371715180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,632 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    107759114195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,981 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    417221943191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,157 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    385658632118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,543 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,543 miles
    Test number
    767696331149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,987 miles (+3,224)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,987 miles
    Test number
    924936120143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteScratches on windscreen in zone'A' but not seriously obscuring view to front
  23. Pass18,763 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,763 miles
    Test number
    110829949115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,947 miles
    Test number
    491895248215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B1 YSA

Does B1 YSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B1 YSA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on B1 YSA?
The MOT on B1 YSA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B1 YSA done?
B1 YSA was recorded at 89,751 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has B1 YSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B1 YSA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on B1 YSA 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 B1 YSA find?
B1 YSA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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