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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

X457 PLDMOT history

X457 PLD is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 93,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,230 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 PLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 PLD was last recorded at 93,230 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 9,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2024: 84,067 miles, lower than 86,273 miles on 20 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,067 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,163 miles
Average per year
1,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,230 miles
  • 2024 – 84,067 miles
  • 2023 – 86,273 miles
  • 2022 – 79,604 miles
  • 2021 – 78,006 miles
  • 2020 – 71,752 miles
  • 2018 – 71,002 miles
  • 2013 – 70,609 miles
  • 2009 – 65,767 miles
  • 2008 – 62,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,230 miles (+9,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,230 miles
    Test number
    369217193142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass84,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    616746456593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail84,067 miles (-2,206)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    641923248131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,273 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    543687798098
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail86,258 miles (+6,654)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    428934963527
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,604 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    237287858312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    719523541913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,006 miles (+6,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    836016402088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,752 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    865690252524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    429988306708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,002 miles (+393)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    778563594703
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass70,609 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    127526963441
    • NoteHeadlight switch stiff to operate

  13. Fail70,602 miles (+4,835)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    819914063070
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteHeadlight switch stiff to operate

  14. Pass65,767 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    300127679126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,572 miles
    Test number
    931064788132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 PLD

Does X457 PLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 PLD is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X457 PLD?
The MOT on X457 PLD is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 PLD done?
X457 PLD was recorded at 93,230 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 1,753 miles a year.
Has X457 PLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 PLD has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X457 PLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X457 PLD find?
X457 PLD passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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