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Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,290 cc

X438 NWRMOT history

X438 NWR is a black petrol Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
226,823 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 NWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Viggen Turbo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 NWR was last recorded at 226,823 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 4,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,413 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,410 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,823 miles
  • 2024 – 222,413 miles
  • 2023 – 213,136 miles
  • 2022 – 200,482 miles
  • 2021 – 188,687 miles
  • 2020 – 182,585 miles
  • 2019 – 176,898 miles
  • 2018 – 166,890 miles
  • 2017 – 166,383 miles
  • 2016 – 161,642 miles
  • 2015 – 159,334 miles
  • 2014 – 158,032 miles
  • 2013 – 155,343 miles
  • 2012 – 149,357 miles
  • 2011 – 139,863 miles
  • 2010 – 129,854 miles
  • 2008 – 120,475 miles
  • 2007 – 106,432 miles
  • 2006 – 99,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,823 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,823 miles (+4,410)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    226,823 miles
    Test number
    816556312496
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass222,413 miles (+9,277)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    222,413 miles
    Test number
    400352191461
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass213,136 miles (+12,654)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    213,136 miles
    Test number
    723954012012
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass200,482 miles (+11,795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    200,482 miles
    Test number
    157250455314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,687 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    188,687 miles
    Test number
    715015638529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,687 miles (+6,102)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,687 miles
    Test number
    452299294376
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,585 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,585 miles
    Test number
    978619434276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flor at fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play off side front strut

  8. Fail182,583 miles (+5,685)1 dangerous16 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    130761626921
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake inop (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle sections and clamp at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flor at fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play off side front strut

  9. Pass176,898 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    176,898 miles
    Test number
    216487140393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail176,897 miles (+10,007)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,897 miles
    Test number
    152168555721
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    774068119388
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail166,889 miles (+506)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,889 miles
    Test number
    349026498755
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass166,383 miles (+4,741)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,383 miles
    Test number
    932113468348
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass161,642 miles (+2,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    161,642 miles
    Test number
    736360990612
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass159,334 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,334 miles
    Test number
    677452745043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,032 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,032 miles
    Test number
    779023944036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,343 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,343 miles
    Test number
    916703443023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,357 miles (+9,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    149,357 miles
    Test number
    365475442055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,863 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    139,863 miles
    Test number
    956126441059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,854 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,854 miles
    Test number
    254086040005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    770936088181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,475 miles (+14,043)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    280006588409
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass106,432 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    363181467010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    130836646052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,732 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    334085246005
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
    • NoteFront brake pads low in carriers
    • NoteN/s/r outter tail light inop

Questions about X438 NWR

Does X438 NWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 NWR expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 NWR?
The MOT on X438 NWR expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 NWR done?
X438 NWR was recorded at 226,823 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has X438 NWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 NWR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X438 NWR 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 X438 NWR find?
X438 NWR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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