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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X454 EEBMOT history

X454 EEB is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
210,881 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 EEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 EEB was last recorded at 210,881 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,671 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
9,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,881 miles
  • 2025 – 207,671 miles
  • 2024 – 206,116 miles
  • 2023 – 203,280 miles
  • 2022 – 198,615 miles
  • 2021 – 197,814 miles
  • 2019 – 196,478 miles
  • 2018 – 194,933 miles
  • 2017 – 192,747 miles
  • 2015 – 190,085 miles
  • 2014 – 186,758 miles
  • 2013 – 183,084 miles
  • 2012 – 176,966 miles
  • 2011 – 163,405 miles
  • 2010 – 136,598 miles
  • 2009 – 112,153 miles
  • 2008 – 89,346 miles
  • 2007 – 70,957 miles
  • 2006 – 44,366 miles
  • 2005 – 19,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside the swept area

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.

  • Front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear tyres are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    210,881 miles
    Test number
    630581737631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside the swept area

  2. Fail210,881 miles (+3,210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,881 miles
    Test number
    901080171797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside the swept area

  3. Pass207,671 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,671 miles
    Test number
    243062625433
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,116 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    206,116 miles
    Test number
    575863186986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,280 miles (+4,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,280 miles
    Test number
    998993229635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,615 miles (+801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    198,615 miles
    Test number
    450782807571
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass197,814 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,814 miles
    Test number
    579075130577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.

  8. Pass196,478 miles (+1,545)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,478 miles
    Test number
    731080521546
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass194,933 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    194,933 miles
    Test number
    130047582482
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished

  10. Fail194,925 miles (+2,178)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,925 miles
    Test number
    596579427202
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished

  11. Pass192,747 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    192,747 miles
    Test number
    254867877206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

  12. Pass190,085 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    190,085 miles
    Test number
    451646122980
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass186,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    186,758 miles
    Test number
    309553674453
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail186,758 miles (+3,674)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,758 miles
    Test number
    569153774205
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass183,084 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    183,084 miles
    Test number
    395429353432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass176,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    176,966 miles
    Test number
    825758372278
    • NotePlastic covers over n/s+o/s sills

  17. Fail176,966 miles (+13,561)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,966 miles
    Test number
    767942472219
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers over n/s+o/s sills

  18. Pass163,405 miles (+26,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,405 miles
    Test number
    796742261202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass136,598 miles (+24,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,598 miles
    Test number
    520043360238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass112,153 miles (+22,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    554098359266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass89,346 miles (+18,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    211659368250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,957 miles (+26,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    321660057217
    • NoteBULKHEAD WELD CRACKED

  23. Pass44,366 miles (+24,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    641821376284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,665 miles
    Test number
    122151875291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 EEB

Does X454 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X454 EEB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X454 EEB?
The MOT on X454 EEB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X454 EEB done?
X454 EEB was recorded at 210,881 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,327 miles a year.
Has X454 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 EEB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X454 EEB 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 X454 EEB find?
X454 EEB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; windscreen cracked outside the swept area.

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