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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

X799 MSLMOT history

X799 MSL is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
85,047 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X799 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X799 MSL was last recorded at 85,047 miles on 7 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,039 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,047 miles
  • 2025 – 84,520 miles
  • 2024 – 84,262 miles
  • 2023 – 83,449 miles
  • 2022 – 82,607 miles
  • 2021 – 81,571 miles
  • 2019 – 79,619 miles
  • 2018 – 77,818 miles
  • 2017 – 76,309 miles
  • 2016 – 75,816 miles
  • 2015 – 74,544 miles
  • 2014 – 73,205 miles
  • 2013 – 71,351 miles
  • 2012 – 69,152 miles
  • 2011 – 64,794 miles
  • 2010 – 60,977 miles
  • 2009 – 54,902 miles
  • 2008 – 45,028 miles
  • 2007 – 33,315 miles
  • 2006 – 29,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,047 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust tail box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Patches of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,047 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    134962566815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,039 miles (+519)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    169780607440
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,520 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    528502777942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  4. Pass84,262 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    519837960473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  5. Pass83,449 miles (+842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    934020570837
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  6. Pass82,607 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    879517601095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded

  7. Pass81,571 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,571 miles
    Test number
    155419172331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,619 miles (+1,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    969280109176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,818 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,818 miles
    Test number
    517522686127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,309 miles (+493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    373631547791
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (corrosion in clamps) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFloor pans slight surface corrosion

  11. Pass75,816 miles (+1,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    879443836457
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface corrosion(vehicle been standing)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Pass74,544 miles (+1,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    219426705136
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,205 miles (+7)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    275742914184
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges/ perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/ cut to nsr outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

  14. Fail73,198 miles (+1,847)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    785114204107
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges/ perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/ cut to nsr outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

  15. Pass71,351 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    127025793068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSmall cuts to outer sidewall of front tyres none of which are exposing cord

  16. Fail71,351 miles (+2,199)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    839784793055
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSmall cuts to outer sidewall of front tyres none of which are exposing cord

  17. Pass69,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    267549302419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,152 miles (+4,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    807239102143
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass64,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    627208571198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,794 miles (+3,817)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    168845871172
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,977 miles (+6,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    593190830237
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass54,902 miles (+9,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    323240749462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass45,028 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    174365428202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,575 miles (+7,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,575 miles
    Test number
    852083678043
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass33,315 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    101456567489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,041 miles
    Test number
    841884416275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X799 MSL

Does X799 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X799 MSL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X799 MSL?
The MOT on X799 MSL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X799 MSL done?
X799 MSL was recorded at 85,047 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,834 miles a year.
Has X799 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X799 MSL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X799 MSL 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 X799 MSL find?
X799 MSL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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