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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

X1 HFLMOT history

X1 HFL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

X1 HFL silver 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 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,049 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 HFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 HFL was last recorded at 91,049 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2023: 91,033 miles, lower than 103,934 miles on 27 Jun 2022.

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
91,046 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,049 miles
  • 2025 – 91,042 miles
  • 2023 – 91,039 miles
  • 2022 – 103,934 miles
  • 2021 – 89,908 miles
  • 2020 – 89,372 miles
  • 2019 – 86,146 miles
  • 2017 – 82,287 miles
  • 2016 – 73,317 miles
  • 2015 – 63,971 miles
  • 2014 – 55,990 miles
  • 2013 – 49,255 miles
  • 2012 – 41,961 miles
  • 2011 – 39,920 miles
  • 2010 – 36,600 miles
  • 2009 – 27,865 miles
  • 2008 – 27,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,049 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    259679383730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail91,046 miles (+4)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,046 miles
    Test number
    265347614204
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass91,042 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    711710124789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,039 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    226001674749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,033 miles (-12,901)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    564958005921
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass103,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    442507526047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,934 miles (+14,026)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    661409377991
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail89,908 miles (+536)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    117854296692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  9. Pass89,372 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    686473773535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,146 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    744354504147
    • AdvisoryINFOMATION DISPLAY INDICATING A HEAD LAMP BULB FAILURE (ALL BULBS ARE WORKING )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  11. Fail86,146 miles (+3,859)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    890330825486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryINFOMATION DISPLAY INDICATING A HEAD LAMP BULB FAILURE (ALL BULBS ARE WORKING )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  12. Pass82,287 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    927866217415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,317 miles (+9,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    426511836295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,971 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,971 miles
    Test number
    499600205131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    657377474093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,989 miles (+6,734)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    305767274096
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • NotePlay in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
  17. Pass49,255 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    499771963041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,961 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    388175272029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,920 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,920 miles
    Test number
    866058781078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,600 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    482060990073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,865 miles (+153)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,865 miles
    Test number
    753202399039
    • NoteAdvise: n/s/r tyre has a chunk of rubber missing out of sidewall
    • NoteAdvise: o/s/f tyre has a nail in it
    • NoteAdvise: o/s/r tyre has a cut un the sidewall
  22. Pass27,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,712 miles
    Test number
    623265238203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 HFL

Does X1 HFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 HFL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 HFL?
The MOT on X1 HFL is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 HFL done?
X1 HFL was recorded at 91,049 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has X1 HFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 HFL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 HFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X1 HFL find?
X1 HFL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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