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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

X453 FGTMOT history

X453 FGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 102,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
102,253 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 FGT was last recorded at 102,253 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,604 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
649 miles
Average per year
712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,253 miles
  • 2023 – 101,604 miles
  • 2022 – 101,199 miles
  • 2021 – 100,443 miles
  • 2020 – 100,041 miles
  • 2019 – 99,375 miles
  • 2018 – 98,447 miles
  • 2017 – 97,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,253 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,253 miles (+649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,253 miles
    Test number
    770665765506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass101,604 miles (+405)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    263530839858
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass101,199 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,199 miles
    Test number
    990662446565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,443 miles (+402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    227700171038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,041 miles (+666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    680762259777
    • 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))

  6. Pass99,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    777141790968
    • 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))

  7. Fail99,375 miles (+928)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    399547551093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass98,447 miles (+1,167)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    471907560146
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    941845461673
    • AdvisoryExhaust sounds loud
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Questions about X453 FGT

Does X453 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 FGT expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 FGT?
The MOT on X453 FGT expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 FGT done?
X453 FGT was recorded at 102,253 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 712 miles a year.
Has X453 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 FGT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on X453 FGT 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 X453 FGT find?
X453 FGT passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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