Saab 9-3
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc
C11 YBCMOT history
C11 YBC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 128,861 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C11 YBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C11 YBC was last recorded at 128,861 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,831 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,030 miles
- Average per year
- 5,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,861 miles
- 2025 – 124,831 miles
- 2024 – 117,639 miles
- 2023 – 111,351 miles
- 2022 – 110,302 miles
- 2021 – 105,704 miles
- 2020 – 100,425 miles
- 2019 – 87,473 miles
- 2018 – 75,647 miles
- 2017 – 73,076 miles
- 2016 – 70,620 miles
- 2014 – 64,213 miles
- 2013 – 59,710 miles
- 2012 – 52,510 miles
- 2011 – 47,784 miles
- 2010 – 41,366 miles
- 2009 – 34,975 miles
- 2008 – 28,786 miles
- 2007 – 22,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,861 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/r brake back plates corroded
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front brake back plate missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,861 miles (+4,030)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 128,861 miles
- Test number
- 540432636667
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/r brake back plates corroded
Pass124,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 124,831 miles
- Test number
- 619981646996
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail124,831 miles (+7,192)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,831 miles
- Test number
- 635594090142
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes insecure at rear
Pass117,639 miles (+6,288)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 117,639 miles
- Test number
- 466074528291
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight gas leak from rear silencer
Pass111,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,351 miles
- Test number
- 286025422322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail111,351 miles (+1,049)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,351 miles
- Test number
- 128701865376
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass110,302 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,302 miles
- Test number
- 127708324219
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn low
Pass105,704 miles (+5,279)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,704 miles
- Test number
- 276667191667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,425 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,425 miles
- Test number
- 210832008284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,397 miles (+12,924)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,397 miles
- Test number
- 399253510616
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,473 miles (+187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,473 miles
- Test number
- 316638770919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,286 miles (+11,639)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,286 miles
- Test number
- 714037325024
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,647 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 75,647 miles
- Test number
- 988556923395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,076 miles (+2,456)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,076 miles
- Test number
- 554861918285
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
Pass70,620 miles (+6,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,620 miles
- Test number
- 632405814003
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass64,213 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,213 miles
- Test number
- 529513124325
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail64,213 miles (+4,503)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,213 miles
- Test number
- 427192024308
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,710 miles (+7,200)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,710 miles
- Test number
- 418686743416
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 52,510 miles
- Test number
- 436499072275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,510 miles (+4,726)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,510 miles
- Test number
- 797459672275
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass47,784 miles (+6,418)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 47,784 miles
- Test number
- 179076101390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,366 miles (+6,391)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,366 miles
- Test number
- 633026480299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,975 miles (+6,189)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 34,975 miles
- Test number
- 372812179264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,786 miles (+6,432)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 28,786 miles
- Test number
- 951602188280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,354 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 22,354 miles
- Test number
- 670738777213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about C11 YBC
- Does C11 YBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C11 YBC is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C11 YBC?
- The MOT on C11 YBC is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C11 YBC done?
- C11 YBC was recorded at 128,861 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
- Has C11 YBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C11 YBC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on C11 YBC 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 C11 YBC find?
- C11 YBC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.
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