Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc
X61 CHBMOT history
X61 CHB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 152,298 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X61 CHB
- 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 valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X61 CHB was last recorded at 152,298 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Jan 2017: 55,253 miles, lower than 146,120 miles on 9 Jan 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,298 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,298 miles
- 2025 – 148,772 miles
- 2023 – 148,697 miles
- 2021 – 148,668 miles
- 2020 – 148,046 miles
- 2019 – 147,711 miles
- 2018 – 147,075 miles
- 2017 – 146,516 miles
- 2016 – 146,120 miles
- 2014 – 144,170 miles
- 2013 – 137,701 miles
- 2012 – 120,172 miles
- 2010 – 104,416 miles
- 2008 – 90,906 miles
- 2006 – 72,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,298 miles
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major5 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,298 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 152,298 miles
- Test number
- 564248075580
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail152,298 miles (+3,526)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,298 miles
- Test number
- 922161494424
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass148,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,772 miles
- Test number
- 811315684456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,772 miles (+75)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,772 miles
- Test number
- 175913020248
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass148,697 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 148,697 miles
- Test number
- 483793734602
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Pass148,668 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 148,668 miles
- Test number
- 631239350431
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail148,668 miles (+622)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,668 miles
- Test number
- 858409804754
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,046 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 148,046 miles
- Test number
- 883249894850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail148,045 miles (+334)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,045 miles
- Test number
- 598436564198
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,711 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 147,711 miles
- Test number
- 325157559716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,710 miles (+635)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,710 miles
- Test number
- 974258582990
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,075 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 147,075 miles
- Test number
- 382682697717
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi corroded
Fail147,075 miles (+559)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,075 miles
- Test number
- 624623796287
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi corroded
Pass146,516 miles (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 146,516 miles
- Test number
- 313116673540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 146,375 miles
- Test number
- 742199660408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,253 miles (-90,867)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,253 miles
- Test number
- 681189122514
- FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Pass146,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 146,120 miles
- Test number
- 334946414156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,120 miles (+1,950)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,120 miles
- Test number
- 960685728889
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass144,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 144,170 miles
- Test number
- 276404864357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,170 miles (+6,469)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,170 miles
- Test number
- 449364064431
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail137,701 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,701 miles
- Test number
- 139874163376
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,701 miles (+9,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 137,701 miles
- Test number
- 749764663334
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,619 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 128,619 miles
- Test number
- 138953603440
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail128,619 miles (+8,447)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,619 miles
- Test number
- 405183003068
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
- NoteOil pressure switch leaking
Pass120,172 miles (+15,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 120,172 miles
- Test number
- 968305802061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass104,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,416 miles
- Test number
- 100778780121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,416 miles (+13,510)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,416 miles
- Test number
- 624573280135
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass90,906 miles (+18,768)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 90,906 miles
- Test number
- 943774488183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,138 miles
- Test number
- 434682106248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X61 CHB
- Does X61 CHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 CHB is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X61 CHB?
- The MOT on X61 CHB is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X61 CHB done?
- X61 CHB was recorded at 152,298 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,049 miles a year.
- Has X61 CHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X61 CHB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X61 CHB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X61 CHB find?
- X61 CHB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.
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