Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc
X457 HDOMOT history
X457 HDO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 117,897 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X457 HDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X457 HDO was last recorded at 117,897 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,896 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,897 miles
- 2024 – 110,634 miles
- 2023 – 105,264 miles
- 2022 – 104,379 miles
- 2021 – 103,140 miles
- 2019 – 96,751 miles
- 2018 – 88,942 miles
- 2017 – 81,121 miles
- 2015 – 73,948 miles
- 2014 – 67,209 miles
- 2013 – 58,354 miles
- 2012 – 52,471 miles
- 2011 – 51,492 miles
- 2010 – 49,582 miles
- 2009 – 48,389 miles
- 2008 – 46,158 miles
- 2007 – 45,698 miles
- 2006 – 43,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,897 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim too low
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Emissions unable to be completed
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,897 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,897 miles
- Test number
- 788685078144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,896 miles (+7,262)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,896 miles
- Test number
- 280194483678
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe rotten at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,634 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 162509708536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,620 miles (+5,356)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,620 miles
- Test number
- 905442646583
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass105,264 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,264 miles
- Test number
- 845551379902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,263 miles (+884)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 351276986018
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass104,379 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 104,379 miles
- Test number
- 792497732347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,378 miles (+1,238)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,378 miles
- Test number
- 625765227381
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,140 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 103,140 miles
- Test number
- 595570242555
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail103,139 miles (+6,388)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,139 miles
- Test number
- 881447185778
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass96,751 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,751 miles
- Test number
- 517671818068
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,750 miles (+7,808)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,750 miles
- Test number
- 144507018288
- DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,942 miles (+7,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 88,942 miles
- Test number
- 976352964146
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake low
Pass81,121 miles (+7,173)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,121 miles
- Test number
- 244958833613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,948 miles (+6,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,948 miles
- Test number
- 160793021157
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on edges
Pass67,209 miles (+8,855)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,209 miles
- Test number
- 896239434248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,354 miles (+5,883)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,354 miles
- Test number
- 888764533284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,471 miles (+979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,471 miles
- Test number
- 768924632276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,492 miles (+1,910)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 51,492 miles
- Test number
- 877718231273
- NoteRear exhaust clamp broken
Pass49,582 miles (+1,193)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 49,582 miles
- Test number
- 360885130424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,389 miles (+2,231)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 48,389 miles
- Test number
- 444240549200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,158 miles (+460)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,158 miles
- Test number
- 462751248256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,698 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 624412107355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 43,786 miles
- Test number
- 883246896253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X457 HDO
- Does X457 HDO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X457 HDO expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X457 HDO?
- The MOT on X457 HDO expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X457 HDO done?
- X457 HDO was recorded at 117,897 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
- Has X457 HDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X457 HDO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X457 HDO 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 HDO find?
- X457 HDO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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