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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,792 cc

X4 XWDMOT history

X4 XWD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

X4 XWD black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,105 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 XWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 XWD was last recorded at 70,105 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,193 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,912 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,105 miles
  • 2025 – 68,193 miles
  • 2024 – 66,392 miles
  • 2023 – 65,254 miles
  • 2022 – 63,540 miles
  • 2021 – 60,358 miles
  • 2020 – 58,505 miles
  • 2019 – 55,403 miles
  • 2018 – 52,749 miles
  • 2017 – 48,304 miles
  • 2016 – 43,744 miles
  • 2015 – 37,182 miles
  • 2014 – 30,019 miles
  • 2013 – 26,597 miles
  • 2012 – 23,076 miles
  • 2011 – 17,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,105 miles (+1,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    894152638693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass68,193 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,193 miles
    Test number
    634706979968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,392 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    531018393658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,254 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    287286035463
    • AdvisoryBrake servo poor operation (hard brake pedal when starting from cold)
  5. Pass63,540 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    872966070506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,358 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    447992234068
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass58,505 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    121815412283
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass55,403 miles (+2,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    195065200372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass52,749 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    263577330976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    610081510659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Fail48,304 miles (+4,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    112456770542
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass43,744 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    150960054187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,182 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    776896325104
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smeary
  14. Fail37,182 miles (+7,163)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    505925125183
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smeary
  15. Pass30,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    225323624104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,019 miles (+3,422)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    887983024191
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass26,597 miles (+3,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,597 miles
    Test number
    945792523125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,076 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,076 miles
    Test number
    129685522187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass17,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    257458281019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 XWD

Does X4 XWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 XWD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 XWD?
The MOT on X4 XWD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 XWD done?
X4 XWD was recorded at 70,105 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has X4 XWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 XWD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2017.
Has the mileage on X4 XWD 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 XWD find?
X4 XWD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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