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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X50 SLMMOT history

X50 SLM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,737 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 SLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X50 SLM was last recorded at 104,737 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,133 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,604 miles
Average per year
3,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,737 miles
  • 2025 – 97,133 miles
  • 2024 – 83,642 miles
  • 2023 – 77,454 miles
  • 2022 – 77,419 miles
  • 2021 – 76,421 miles
  • 2020 – 76,405 miles
  • 2019 – 76,049 miles
  • 2018 – 75,516 miles
  • 2014 – 75,505 miles
  • 2013 – 70,799 miles
  • 2012 – 66,188 miles
  • 2011 – 62,358 miles
  • 2010 – 57,363 miles
  • 2009 – 52,232 miles
  • 2008 – 47,880 miles
  • 2007 – 42,038 miles
  • 2005 – 31,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,737 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 214/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight Play In Shock
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock insert has movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front ferrules corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,737 miles (+7,604)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    379251646775
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 214/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight Play In Shock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass97,133 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    209385533376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock insert has movement
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Fail96,876 miles (+13,234)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    780623994455
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock insert has movement
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass83,642 miles (+6,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    472715371500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut insert has movement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass77,454 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    631343185820
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear Subframe and Bushes Corroded/Wearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Back Box Corroded

  6. Pass77,419 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    694476649746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

  7. Fail77,405 miles (+984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    346647476892
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

  8. Pass76,421 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    635401360749
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass76,405 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    547427280007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,390 miles (+341)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    764423523420
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,049 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    999613580440
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass75,516 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    840624044194
    • AdvisoryFront ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail75,515 miles (+10)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,515 miles
    Test number
    279906959596
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass75,505 miles (+4,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    768191174138
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)

  15. Pass70,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    799313433170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail70,799 miles (+4,611)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    499129623120
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass66,188 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    495934912127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,358 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    487461631121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,363 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,363 miles
    Test number
    364717790066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,232 miles (+4,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    812944669041
    • NoteRear number plate deterioating,rear exhaust clamp corroded

  21. Pass47,880 miles (+5,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    683491758010
    • NoteSlight runout in nsf/nsr wheels

  22. Pass42,038 miles (+10,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    610013257010
    • NoteRear indicators discoloured

  23. Pass31,181 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    690383485282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight run-outs in front wheels

Questions about X50 SLM

Does X50 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X50 SLM expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X50 SLM?
The MOT on X50 SLM expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X50 SLM done?
X50 SLM was recorded at 104,737 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
Has X50 SLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 SLM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X50 SLM 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 X50 SLM find?
X50 SLM failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; nearside side repeater incorrect colour, and 7 more.

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