Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc
V1 XANMOT history
V1 XAN is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 168,315 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 XAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 XAN was last recorded at 168,315 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 16,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,111 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,204 miles
- Average per year
- 10,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,315 miles
- 2025 – 152,111 miles
- 2024 – 130,130 miles
- 2023 – 113,842 miles
- 2022 – 97,554 miles
- 2021 – 91,238 miles
- 2020 – 85,532 miles
- 2019 – 79,444 miles
- 2018 – 72,369 miles
- 2017 – 65,865 miles
- 2016 – 57,733 miles
- 2015 – 49,654 miles
- 2014 – 40,307 miles
- 2013 – 32,512 miles
- 2012 – 27,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,315 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicleRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,315 miles (+16,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 168,315 miles
- Test number
- 238188437781
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle
Pass152,111 miles (+21,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,111 miles
- Test number
- 840086235563
- AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle
Pass130,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,130 miles
- Test number
- 238313089759
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle
Fail130,130 miles (+16,288)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,130 miles
- Test number
- 795779073422
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle
Pass113,842 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 113,842 miles
- Test number
- 353298100973
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Fail113,842 miles (+16,288)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,842 miles
- Test number
- 493339246728
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Pass97,554 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,554 miles
- Test number
- 711402058521
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail97,553 miles (+6,315)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,553 miles
- Test number
- 347520369922
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,238 miles (+133)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,238 miles
- Test number
- 350855541415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate insecure
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail91,105 miles (+5,573)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,105 miles
- Test number
- 686895383523
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate insecure
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass85,532 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 85,532 miles
- Test number
- 385862894735
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers guard fitted to underside
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail85,532 miles (+6,088)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,532 miles
- Test number
- 148204185694
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers guard fitted to underside
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass79,444 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,444 miles
- Test number
- 686392075837
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers guard fitted to underside
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail79,444 miles (+7,075)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,444 miles
- Test number
- 112412537479
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers guard fitted to underside
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass72,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,369 miles
- Test number
- 297233765712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,369 miles (+6,504)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,369 miles
- Test number
- 660377816985
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass65,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,865 miles
- Test number
- 818095335202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,865 miles (+8,132)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,865 miles
- Test number
- 683111323716
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass57,733 miles (+8,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,733 miles
- Test number
- 296246428212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 49,654 miles
- Test number
- 848098032873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,654 miles (+9,347)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,654 miles
- Test number
- 443084487651
- 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)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass40,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,307 miles
- Test number
- 507464874223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,307 miles (+7,795)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,307 miles
- Test number
- 498893674213
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail32,512 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,512 miles
- Test number
- 108909863224
- Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,512 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 32,512 miles
- Test number
- 366569163270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,134 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 27,134 miles
- Test number
- 826796492285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V1 XAN
- Does V1 XAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 XAN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V1 XAN?
- The MOT on V1 XAN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V1 XAN done?
- V1 XAN was recorded at 168,315 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 10,153 miles a year.
- Has V1 XAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 XAN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V1 XAN 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 V1 XAN find?
- V1 XAN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; surface rust under the vehicle.
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