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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

L3 XAYMOT history

L3 XAY is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
82,786 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XAY was last recorded at 82,786 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,703 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,786 miles
  • 2022 – 82,703 miles
  • 2020 – 81,334 miles
  • 2019 – 80,302 miles
  • 2018 – 77,960 miles
  • 2017 – 72,524 miles
  • 2016 – 67,556 miles
  • 2014 – 60,066 miles
  • 2013 – 59,648 miles
  • 2012 – 59,635 miles
  • 2010 – 59,623 miles
  • 2009 – 58,239 miles
  • 2008 – 58,212 miles
  • 2007 – 57,758 miles
  • 2006 – 50,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    203567472329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail82,786 miles (+83)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    328666486333
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,703 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    907803448865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,334 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    741245931547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi minor leak

  5. Fail81,331 miles (+1,029)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    174263138678
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s actuating handbrake lever seizing

  6. Pass80,302 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    221782942887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,302 miles (+2,342)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    180476632553
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,960 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    900016926085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,953 miles (+5,429)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    929491828008
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass72,524 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    601309262904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,467 miles (+4,911)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    392224330176
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass67,556 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    528596014493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCenter to rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering wheel/column
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering rack/pipe join

  13. Fail67,555 miles (+7,489)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    404569427397
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCenter to rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering wheel/column
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering rack/pipe join

  14. Pass60,066 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    676340294133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass59,648 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    136128493108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass59,635 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    825965062142
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass59,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    341815060297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823749930120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass58,239 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    222158439192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,212 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    954733918133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,758 miles (+7,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    252272227458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass50,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    214404396094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,753 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    423113296007
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about L3 XAY

Does L3 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XAY expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XAY?
The MOT on L3 XAY expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XAY done?
L3 XAY was recorded at 82,786 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
Has L3 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XAY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 XAY 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 L3 XAY find?
L3 XAY passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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