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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

X5 BELMOT history

X5 BEL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

X5 BEL blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,061 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BEL was last recorded at 72,061 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,059 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,002 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,061 miles
  • 2024 – 70,059 miles
  • 2023 – 65,200 miles
  • 2022 – 60,168 miles
  • 2021 – 54,124 miles
  • 2020 – 51,247 miles
  • 2019 – 48,641 miles
  • 2018 – 44,539 miles
  • 2017 – 40,524 miles
  • 2016 – 34,984 miles
  • 2015 – 29,326 miles
  • 2014 – 23,109 miles
  • 2013 – 16,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,061 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and heavily undersealed

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.

  • Slight play in steering.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,061 miles (+2,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    645759853903
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and heavily undersealed

  2. Pass70,059 miles (+4,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    808634440634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub frame corroded and undersealed

  3. Pass65,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    262481112391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,200 miles (+5,032)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    631439109451
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    342328970257
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Fail60,168 miles (+6,044)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    270654226938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Pass54,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    981476326534
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering.

  8. Fail54,124 miles (+2,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    608037604488
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering.

  9. Pass51,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    829629698371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,247 miles (+2,606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    973992634684
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass48,641 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    823060502185
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass44,539 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    339984980661
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre cracking

  13. Fail44,537 miles (+4,013)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    772359191569
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre cracking

  14. Pass40,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    308535846336
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroded

  15. Fail40,524 miles (+5,540)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    261194304893
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroded

  16. Pass34,984 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    819112633574
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracking

  17. Pass29,326 miles (+6,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    195486415272
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass23,109 miles (+7,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    688134844336
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass16,036 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,036 miles
    Test number
    487586843445
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X5 BEL

Does X5 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BEL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 BEL?
The MOT on X5 BEL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BEL done?
X5 BEL was recorded at 72,061 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has X5 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BEL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 BEL 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 X5 BEL find?
X5 BEL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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