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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X748 NGFMOT history

X748 NGF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,765 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 NGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 NGF was last recorded at 120,765 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,756 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,765 miles
  • 2025 – 119,393 miles
  • 2024 – 118,784 miles
  • 2023 – 118,328 miles
  • 2021 – 116,786 miles
  • 2019 – 115,283 miles
  • 2018 – 111,232 miles
  • 2017 – 108,773 miles
  • 2016 – 107,152 miles
  • 2015 – 99,440 miles
  • 2014 – 88,716 miles
  • 2013 – 79,194 miles
  • 2012 – 77,227 miles
  • 2011 – 70,771 miles
  • 2010 – 67,035 miles
  • 2009 – 63,001 miles
  • 2008 – 56,376 miles
  • 2006 – 50,089 miles
  • 2005 – 40,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,765 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust back boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,765 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,765 miles
    Test number
    299270554692
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust back box

  2. Fail120,756 miles (+1,363)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    398085915550
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust back box

  3. Pass119,393 miles (+609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    290806565623
    • AdvisoryRear slight play to rear axle bush's
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust

  4. Pass118,784 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    323796224411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,778 miles (+450)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    759047765309
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,328 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,328 miles
    Test number
    665162009801
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,786 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    347100581276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,780 miles (+1,497)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    420372750640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,283 miles (+4,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,283 miles
    Test number
    424144693243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,232 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    809920730417
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre bold on inner and very close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre bold on inner and low tread

  11. Pass108,773 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,773 miles
    Test number
    717631976270
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded from middle to rear
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn inner and outer and close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn outer

  12. Pass107,152 miles (+7,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    346670315568
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken on back box
    • AdvisoryNsr flexi brake hose a slight twist
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on inner

  13. Pass99,440 miles (+10,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    935787365182
    • 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)

  14. Pass88,716 miles (+9,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    807211424164
    • NoteHandbrakke travel

  15. Pass79,194 miles (+1,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    745034323177
    • NoteExhaust rear bracket corroded through, not blowing & still secure

  16. Pass77,227 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,227 miles
    Test number
    435615812139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear to both rear tyre on inner edges

  17. Fail77,227 miles (+6,456)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,227 miles
    Test number
    208965712413
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear to both rear tyre on inner edges

  18. Pass70,771 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    639430421170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,747 miles (+3,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    798906511196
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass67,035 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    753166410122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail67,030 miles (+4,029)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    494823710161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass63,001 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    654180219176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    154694018149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,376 miles (+6,287)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    882213718154
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Fail50,089 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    492390496255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront PAS pipe rusty. Oil weep from throttle body and cyinder head. Signs of rear plate seperating. Front grill loose at bottom as both headlamp supports damaged. Exhaust system rusty.
    • NoteFront brake pads down to 25%. Rear brake disc on N/S pitted and rusty. Wheel bolts rusty. Signs of front tyres wearing on edges. Front suspension struts rusty.
    • NoteFront bumper lower spoiler marked/Damaged. Bonnit badge lost colour/finish. Aerial mast bent. Roof cover ripped slightly.

  26. Pass50,089 miles (+9,968)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    840890296228
    • NoteFront PAS pipe rusty. Oil weep from throttle body and cyinder head. Signs of rear plate seperating. Front grill loose at bottom as both headlamp supports damaged. Exhaust system rusty.
    • NoteFront brake pads down to 25%. Rear brake disc on N/S pitted and rusty. Wheel bolts rusty. Signs of front tyres wearing on edges. Front suspension struts rusty.
    • NoteFront bumper lower spoiler marked/Damaged. Bonnit badge lost colour/finish. Aerial mast bent. Roof cover ripped slightly.

  27. Pass40,121 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    541534485294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner sidewall, advise oil level half a litre low, advise bonnet badge flaking away, n/s/r interior light hanging out.

Questions about X748 NGF

Does X748 NGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 NGF is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X748 NGF?
The MOT on X748 NGF is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 NGF done?
X748 NGF was recorded at 120,765 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has X748 NGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 NGF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X748 NGF 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 X748 NGF find?
X748 NGF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe; oil leak, but not excessive; condition of exhaust back box.

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