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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

X12 CATMOT history

X12 CAT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

X12 CAT black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
167,349 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 CAT was last recorded at 167,349 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,983 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,366 miles
Average per year
7,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,349 miles
  • 2025 – 161,983 miles
  • 2024 – 156,016 miles
  • 2023 – 149,264 miles
  • 2022 – 142,455 miles
  • 2021 – 138,429 miles
  • 2020 – 135,943 miles
  • 2019 – 128,428 miles
  • 2018 – 118,846 miles
  • 2017 – 112,505 miles
  • 2016 – 103,250 miles
  • 2015 – 93,681 miles
  • 2013 – 81,121 miles
  • 2012 – 73,853 miles
  • 2011 – 65,157 miles
  • 2010 – 55,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,349 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside + Offside mirrors slightly dis-coloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,349 miles (+5,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    167,349 miles
    Test number
    743315380426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass161,983 miles (+5,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,983 miles
    Test number
    913107277355
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass156,016 miles (+6,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    462106189254
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,264 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,264 miles
    Test number
    464157291306
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail149,262 miles (+6,807)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    102224648012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass142,455 miles (+4,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,455 miles
    Test number
    651936514727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass138,429 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,429 miles
    Test number
    431710054430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWing mirror glass dis-coloured nearside + offside

  8. Pass135,943 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    634896489821
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside + Offside mirrors slightly dis-coloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly mis-shaped

  9. Fail135,934 miles (+7,506)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    789599521973
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside + Offside mirrors slightly dis-coloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly mis-shaped

  10. Pass128,428 miles (+9,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    764707074022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,846 miles (+6,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    279426949374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass112,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    149644905150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,505 miles (+9,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    259571491351
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass103,250 miles (+9,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    480242162069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,681 miles (+12,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    739398065019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass81,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    167840913326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail81,121 miles (+7,268)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    185740613322
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,853 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    717305822355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,680 miles (+8,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    748780822381
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,157 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,157 miles
    Test number
    349970421328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,008 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    854764110352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    884634110339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X12 CAT

Does X12 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 CAT is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X12 CAT?
The MOT on X12 CAT is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 CAT done?
X12 CAT was recorded at 167,349 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 7,218 miles a year.
Has X12 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 CAT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X12 CAT 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 X12 CAT find?
X12 CAT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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