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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X79 DYBMOT history

X79 DYB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
75,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 DYB
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
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 DYB was last recorded at 75,283 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 1,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,295 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,988 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 75,283 miles
  • 2020 – 71,158 miles
  • 2019 – 68,252 miles
  • 2018 – 64,882 miles
  • 2017 – 61,148 miles
  • 2016 – 56,969 miles
  • 2015 – 53,675 miles
  • 2014 – 50,035 miles
  • 2013 – 44,330 miles
  • 2012 – 39,061 miles
  • 2011 – 35,602 miles
  • 2009 – 33,536 miles
  • 2008 – 31,886 miles
  • 2007 – 30,033 miles
  • 2006 – 28,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,283 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    904679135033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,295 miles (+2,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    953259279845
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass71,158 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    180106653121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,252 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    816552107445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,882 miles (+3,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    172173455702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass61,148 miles (+4,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    657917164990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Pass56,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    620539447125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,969 miles (+3,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    942602713929
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket (7.1.1)

  9. Pass53,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    177980725015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,675 miles (+3,640)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    929030625071
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass50,035 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    389302404025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,330 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,330 miles
    Test number
    917283323075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,061 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    666524922060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    686416321094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,602 miles (+2,066)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    847325421028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s+o/s rear tyres cracking

  16. Pass33,536 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    981630689208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,886 miles
    Test number
    304827068275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,886 miles (+1,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,886 miles
    Test number
    333557268408
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass30,033 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    303531967421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    961251966216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 DYB

Does X79 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 DYB expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 DYB?
The MOT on X79 DYB expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 DYB done?
X79 DYB was recorded at 75,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has X79 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 DYB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on X79 DYB 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 X79 DYB find?
X79 DYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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