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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

V676 YFWMOT history

V676 YFW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
103,940 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V676 YFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V676 YFW was last recorded at 103,940 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 2,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,910 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,030 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,940 miles
  • 2022 – 101,910 miles
  • 2021 – 98,951 miles
  • 2020 – 96,654 miles
  • 2019 – 94,831 miles
  • 2018 – 90,904 miles
  • 2017 – 86,314 miles
  • 2016 – 80,982 miles
  • 2015 – 75,502 miles
  • 2014 – 71,430 miles
  • 2013 – 68,275 miles
  • 2012 – 65,256 miles
  • 2011 – 62,886 miles
  • 2010 – 60,759 miles
  • 2009 – 59,144 miles
  • 2008 – 55,932 miles
  • 2007 – 53,545 miles
  • 2006 – 48,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,940 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,940 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    398811186777
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,910 miles (+2,959)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,910 miles
    Test number
    341758398970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,951 miles (+2,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    240475875116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,654 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    700303274776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,831 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    558803415447
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,831 miles (+3,927)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    446269410895
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,904 miles (+4,590)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    306724811259
    • AdvisoryDRIVER DOOR AND REAR BODY PANEL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass86,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    100131493161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail86,314 miles (+5,332)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    661774548693
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass80,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    665432855460
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryAdvise smell of fuel but leaks found at time of test.

  11. Fail80,982 miles (+5,480)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    710304859166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryAdvise smell of fuel but leaks found at time of test.

  12. Pass75,502 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    913557915409
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Pass71,430 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    398332634252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,424 miles (+3,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    895271634287
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass68,275 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,275 miles
    Test number
    437403433241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,256 miles (+2,370)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    345669912238
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre perrished and on 3mm.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
    • NoteAdvise slight movenment in both front lower arm bushes.

  17. Pass62,886 miles (+2,127)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    338040411497
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing low
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly and perishing
    • NoteAdvise off side front inner wing-bulkhead corroding
    • NoteAdvise power steering rack,some movement at mounting points

  18. Pass60,759 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    590522010231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,144 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    301614309441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,932 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    312150908407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,545 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    754862507226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass48,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    133544896180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V676 YFW

Does V676 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V676 YFW expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V676 YFW?
The MOT on V676 YFW expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V676 YFW done?
V676 YFW was recorded at 103,940 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has V676 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V676 YFW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V676 YFW 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 V676 YFW find?
V676 YFW passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section; offside front inner wheel arch corroded; offside front floor corroded, and 1 more.

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