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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S48 XALMOT history

S48 XAL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
72,745 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 XAL was last recorded at 72,745 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 4,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2015: 52,148 miles, lower than 55,749 miles on 6 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,063 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,682 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,745 miles
  • 2023 – 68,063 miles
  • 2021 – 65,243 miles
  • 2020 – 61,385 miles
  • 2019 – 57,844 miles
  • 2018 – 54,668 miles
  • 2017 – 54,159 miles
  • 2016 – 52,999 miles
  • 2015 – 52,148 miles
  • 2012 – 55,749 miles
  • 2011 – 55,490 miles
  • 2010 – 46,800 miles
  • 2009 – 36,614 miles
  • 2008 – 33,170 miles
  • 2007 – 24,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,745 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • All 4 tyres cracking in edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak poss gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,745 miles (+4,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    373079515439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,063 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    117556775659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,060 miles (+2,817)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    111403747596
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass65,243 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    493018728462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,227 miles (+3,842)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    360180704557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,385 miles (+3,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    333179364049
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,844 miles (+3,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    593699756719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    962871269637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,667 miles (+508)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    636144868530
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,159 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    996732007926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,126 miles (+1,127)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    742383134270
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam switch faulty ? (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber missing (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s tyres starting to crack in side walls

  12. Pass52,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    349469061903
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking in edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak poss gearbox

  13. Fail52,999 miles (+851)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    353778851142
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking in edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak poss gearbox

  14. Pass52,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,148 miles
    Test number
    207295355189
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail52,148 miles (-3,601)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,148 miles
    Test number
    799643855176
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass55,749 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    748060852291
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light is on
    • NoteFront brake 25% imbalance only just met requrements

  17. Fail55,741 miles (+251)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    188208042225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light is on

  18. Pass55,490 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    925407271021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,486 miles (+8,686)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    989828361080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs badly worn

  20. Pass46,800 miles (+10,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    302166340023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,614 miles
    Test number
    581085319031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,612 miles (+3,442)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    703025719017
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,170 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    523185418067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    291453227050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 XAL

Does S48 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 XAL expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 XAL?
The MOT on S48 XAL expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 XAL done?
S48 XAL was recorded at 72,745 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has S48 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 XAL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S48 XAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S48 XAL find?
S48 XAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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