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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y203 XRYMOT history

Y203 XRY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,887 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 XRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y203 XRY was last recorded at 61,887 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2011: 35,910 miles, lower than 37,192 miles on 20 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,866 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,887 miles
  • 2024 – 56,295 miles
  • 2020 – 51,716 miles
  • 2019 – 50,934 miles
  • 2018 – 50,018 miles
  • 2017 – 48,917 miles
  • 2016 – 47,776 miles
  • 2015 – 46,630 miles
  • 2014 – 45,186 miles
  • 2013 – 43,514 miles
  • 2012 – 41,729 miles
  • 2011 – 35,910 miles
  • 2010 – 37,192 miles
  • 2009 – 33,886 miles
  • 2008 – 30,785 miles
  • 2007 – 27,112 miles
  • 2006 – 22,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,887 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    973225014511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail61,866 miles (+5,571)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    821696699013
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass56,295 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,295 miles
    Test number
    359464454093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,716 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    722045265762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,934 miles (+916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    171266615522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,018 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    830332976959
    • 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. Fail50,000 miles (+1,083)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    596586200616
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  8. Pass48,917 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    998478649138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail48,886 miles (+1,110)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    613378122586
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass47,776 miles (+1,146)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    183869408696
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight blow from exhaust flexi section. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail46,630 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    559897205121
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteHorn not sounding on every press

  12. Pass46,630 miles (+1,444)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    766517605186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteHorn not sounding on every press

  13. Pass45,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,186 miles
    Test number
    426040304120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail45,186 miles (+1,672)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,186 miles
    Test number
    458170004168
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    387208793045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,511 miles (+1,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    426578393050
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass41,729 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    328992902183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,910 miles (-1,282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    568956391004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,192 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    521430910102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,886 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    683940699060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,785 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    744238688055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,112 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,112 miles
    Test number
    191108887078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    600367686039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y203 XRY

Does Y203 XRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y203 XRY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y203 XRY?
The MOT on Y203 XRY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y203 XRY done?
Y203 XRY was recorded at 61,887 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has Y203 XRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 XRY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y203 XRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y203 XRY find?
Y203 XRY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust box corroded.

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