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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

FV56 HZTMOT history

FV56 HZT is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
104,129 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

FV56 HZT was last recorded at 104,129 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,126 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,129 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,129 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,129 miles
    Test number
    713645557513
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail104,126 miles (+51)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    425431096305
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,075 miles (+115)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    910464544959
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber mount broken but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber mount broken but secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,960 miles (+3,042)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,960 miles
    Test number
    790242018656
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber top mount fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount fractured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    242745723145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,918 miles (+2,360)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    381096590458
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,558 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    150295725882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,556 miles (+483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,556 miles
    Test number
    642729362982
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,073 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    725900366387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,212 miles (+3,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,212 miles
    Test number
    336269984170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass92,753 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    819240765505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail92,753 miles (+4,445)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    196931963551
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass88,308 miles (+8,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,308 miles
    Test number
    721841879924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass79,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    438803764054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail79,415 miles (+9,788)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    661936846599
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,627 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    655684695097
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail69,560 miles (+5,312)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    636949868007
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass64,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    278780664259
    • NoteSlight attension to hand brake efficincey o/s

  19. Fail64,248 miles (+6,510)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    345768454495
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    429420763256
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  21. Fail57,738 miles (+6,541)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    879920263220
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  22. Pass51,197 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    405341562206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,276 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,276 miles
    Test number
    156011331168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    402919590036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FV56 HZT

When is the MOT due on FV56 HZT?
The MOT on FV56 HZT expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FV56 HZT done?
FV56 HZT was recorded at 104,129 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has FV56 HZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FV56 HZT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on FV56 HZT 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 FV56 HZT find?
FV56 HZT passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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