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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X445 XALMOT history

X445 XAL is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,863 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X445 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X445 XAL was last recorded at 34,863 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,917 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
1,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,863 miles
  • 2025 – 33,917 miles
  • 2024 – 33,080 miles
  • 2023 – 31,044 miles
  • 2022 – 29,899 miles
  • 2020 – 28,314 miles
  • 2019 – 26,769 miles
  • 2018 – 24,548 miles
  • 2017 – 24,495 miles
  • 2016 – 24,269 miles
  • 2015 – 23,932 miles
  • 2014 – 23,343 miles
  • 2013 – 22,662 miles
  • 2012 – 22,083 miles
  • 2011 – 20,927 miles
  • 2010 – 19,461 miles
  • 2009 – 17,660 miles
  • 2008 – 16,151 miles
  • 2007 – 14,736 miles
  • 2006 – 12,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,863 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Return spring missing handbrake leaver

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,863 miles (+946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    225809213240
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Return spring missing handbrake leaver

  2. Pass33,917 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    933345356669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,080 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,080 miles
    Test number
    298283104089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,044 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    891547108968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,899 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,899 miles
    Test number
    747496338946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass28,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,314 miles
    Test number
    101947255710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail28,314 miles (+1,545)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,314 miles
    Test number
    687660355011
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass26,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,769 miles
    Test number
    430949128381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,769 miles (+2,221)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,769 miles
    Test number
    567866951977
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass24,548 miles (+53)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,548 miles
    Test number
    412357285362
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to slightly perish
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass24,495 miles (+226)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    326503365135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

  12. Pass24,269 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    645342705947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,932 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,932 miles
    Test number
    502486670646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,343 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,343 miles
    Test number
    585937864221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,662 miles (+579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,662 miles
    Test number
    349637263416
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracking

  16. Pass22,083 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    438277252215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    967296061224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,927 miles (+1,466)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    797303461279
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • NoteBrake flexi-pipes showing signs of heavy corrosion - boarderline pass

  19. Pass19,461 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,461 miles
    Test number
    211393560251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,660 miles (+1,509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,660 miles
    Test number
    183245569285
    • NoteFront wiper blades splitting & or poor condition.
    • NoteN/side rear tyre inner side wall cracking.

  21. Pass16,151 miles (+1,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    340749768477
    • NoteRear n/side & o/side indicator fading to white.

  22. Pass14,736 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,736 miles
    Test number
    651297667207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,998 miles
    Test number
    763098566240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X445 XAL

Does X445 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X445 XAL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X445 XAL?
The MOT on X445 XAL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X445 XAL done?
X445 XAL was recorded at 34,863 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
Has X445 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X445 XAL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X445 XAL 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 X445 XAL find?
X445 XAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges, and 1 more.

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