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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X457 CAWMOT history

X457 CAW is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,275 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 CAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 CAW was last recorded at 106,275 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,684 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,275 miles
  • 2024 – 104,684 miles
  • 2023 – 103,223 miles
  • 2022 – 101,138 miles
  • 2021 – 98,195 miles
  • 2020 – 95,869 miles
  • 2019 – 93,565 miles
  • 2018 – 89,206 miles
  • 2017 – 85,936 miles
  • 2016 – 82,633 miles
  • 2015 – 78,538 miles
  • 2014 – 75,981 miles
  • 2013 – 73,284 miles
  • 2012 – 70,744 miles
  • 2011 – 68,045 miles
  • 2010 – 66,087 miles
  • 2009 – 62,881 miles
  • 2008 – 58,760 miles
  • 2007 – 55,064 miles
  • 2006 – 48,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,275 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi joint worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,275 miles (+1,591)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    465566505512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi joint worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,684 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    731024883132
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,677 miles (+1,454)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,677 miles
    Test number
    857762786686
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,223 miles (+2,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    600435211828
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass101,138 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    899538932727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail101,134 miles (+2,939)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    650718357282
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road swept area.zone (A) (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild insecure

  7. Pass98,195 miles (+2,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,195 miles
    Test number
    955561649884
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrodded

  8. Pass95,869 miles (+2,304)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    706931179216
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,565 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,565 miles
    Test number
    904645030122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,206 miles (+3,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,206 miles
    Test number
    594735694174
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP VERY NOISEY/CLICKY
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODDED AND PEELING

  11. Pass85,936 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    272068023831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,633 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    410540244714
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box jointing clamp broken

  13. Pass78,538 miles (+2,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    882458655009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass75,981 miles (+2,697)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    759300464279
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NotePlay in steering colunm
    • NoteRear anti roll bar corroded

  15. Pass73,284 miles (+2,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    395986463283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass70,744 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    496494362276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  17. Fail70,743 miles (+2,698)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    906773262239
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  18. Pass68,045 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    316687951222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail68,044 miles (+1,957)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    785761851286
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail66,087 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    212020150243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,087 miles (+3,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    920890250234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,881 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    571833179219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,744 miles (+3,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    580508969277
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass58,760 miles (+3,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,760 miles
    Test number
    300124978424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass55,064 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    223276877228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass48,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    144921466267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 CAW

Does X457 CAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X457 CAW expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X457 CAW?
The MOT on X457 CAW expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X457 CAW done?
X457 CAW was recorded at 106,275 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has X457 CAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 CAW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X457 CAW 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 X457 CAW find?
X457 CAW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen; exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi joint worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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