Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
X4 BOBMOT history
X4 BOB is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 61,525 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X4 BOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X4 BOB was last recorded at 61,525 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,596 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 929 miles
- Average per year
- 2,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,525 miles
- 2025 – 60,596 miles
- 2024 – 58,981 miles
- 2023 – 57,581 miles
- 2022 – 56,076 miles
- 2021 – 54,512 miles
- 2020 – 53,379 miles
- 2019 – 51,677 miles
- 2018 – 50,059 miles
- 2017 – 48,370 miles
- 2016 – 46,132 miles
- 2015 – 44,867 miles
- 2014 – 42,546 miles
- 2013 – 41,734 miles
- 2012 – 40,632 miles
- 2011 – 37,622 miles
- 2010 – 29,403 miles
- 2009 – 21,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,525 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,525 miles (+929)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 61,525 miles
- Test number
- 245565747577
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,596 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 60,596 miles
- Test number
- 128082481855
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail60,596 miles (+1,615)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,596 miles
- Test number
- 975809364166
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,981 miles (+1,400)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 58,981 miles
- Test number
- 174707053796
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,581 miles (+1,505)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 57,581 miles
- Test number
- 716204292210
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass56,076 miles (+1,564)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 56,076 miles
- Test number
- 686847630125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,512 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 54,512 miles
- Test number
- 476198067844
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,511 miles (+1,132)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,511 miles
- Test number
- 982567580345
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,379 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 53,379 miles
- Test number
- 682033630869
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,677 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,677 miles
- Test number
- 852036817480
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,059 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 50,059 miles
- Test number
- 444044338950
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Pass48,370 miles (+2,238)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 48,370 miles
- Test number
- 761437106902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,132 miles
- Test number
- 611855193074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,132 miles (+1,265)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,132 miles
- Test number
- 624024919616
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail44,867 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,867 miles
- Test number
- 116389815473
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass44,867 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,867 miles
- Test number
- 168159215417
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass42,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,546 miles
- Test number
- 827984034029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,546 miles (+812)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,546 miles
- Test number
- 679904734030
- FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass41,734 miles (+1,102)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,734 miles
- Test number
- 178423423097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,632 miles (+3,010)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,632 miles
- Test number
- 438403832003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,622 miles (+8,219)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 37,622 miles
- Test number
- 729734421072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 29,403 miles
- Test number
- 444320620054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,403 miles (+7,450)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,403 miles
- Test number
- 721028910019
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass21,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 21,953 miles
- Test number
- 534099019035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 21,953 miles
- Test number
- 951449419066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X4 BOB
- Does X4 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 BOB is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X4 BOB?
- The MOT on X4 BOB is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X4 BOB done?
- X4 BOB was recorded at 61,525 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,268 miles a year.
- Has X4 BOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X4 BOB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X4 BOB 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 X4 BOB find?
- X4 BOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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