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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X32 BPBMOT history

X32 BPB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
143,234 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X32 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X32 BPB was last recorded at 143,234 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 5,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,175 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,059 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,234 miles
  • 2024 – 138,175 miles
  • 2023 – 134,754 miles
  • 2022 – 132,400 miles
  • 2021 – 123,454 miles
  • 2020 – 111,690 miles
  • 2019 – 104,308 miles
  • 2018 – 96,577 miles
  • 2017 – 95,957 miles
  • 2016 – 95,692 miles
  • 2015 – 95,393 miles
  • 2014 – 93,934 miles
  • 2013 – 92,564 miles
  • 2012 – 91,220 miles
  • 2011 – 90,052 miles
  • 2010 – 88,431 miles
  • 2009 – 85,707 miles
  • 2008 – 81,723 miles
  • 2007 – 81,633 miles
  • 2006 – 70,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers weak

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

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,234 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    966185873748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers weak

  2. Fail143,234 miles (+5,059)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    220624939405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers weak

  3. Pass138,175 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    729309179225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,754 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    818391555568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,565 miles (+2,165)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,565 miles
    Test number
    539101393462
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside in a corroded condition

  6. Pass132,400 miles (+56)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,400 miles
    Test number
    185651933618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail132,344 miles (+8,890)3 dangerous13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,344 miles
    Test number
    563677511054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch corroded close to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of vehicle across rear chassis & through rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass123,454 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,454 miles
    Test number
    269619226720
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On Floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo Reverse Lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,448 miles (+11,758)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,448 miles
    Test number
    980646287792
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On Floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo Reverse Lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,690 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    468663932843
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail111,690 miles (+7,382)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    416096920168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,308 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    369328905490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches slight corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail104,308 miles (+7,731)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    572861594058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches slight corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,577 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    125129419004
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass95,957 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    303828883205
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on side walls and Nearside front wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass95,692 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    769994484217
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but system still supported

  17. Pass95,393 miles (+1,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    688484855019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken but system still supported

  18. Pass93,934 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,934 miles
    Test number
    417989344014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,564 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    628358953069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,220 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,220 miles
    Test number
    579481742027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,052 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    826065241053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,431 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    104427050081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,707 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    662847149047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,723 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    432330368093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,633 miles (+10,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    934883347274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    454901106156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X32 BPB

Does X32 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X32 BPB expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X32 BPB?
The MOT on X32 BPB expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X32 BPB done?
X32 BPB was recorded at 143,234 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has X32 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X32 BPB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X32 BPB 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 X32 BPB find?
X32 BPB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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