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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y223 XRYMOT history

Y223 XRY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,919 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 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
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 XRY was last recorded at 112,919 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2014: 82,084 miles, lower than 86,063 miles on 21 Aug 2013.

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
108,768 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
3,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,919 miles
  • 2023 – 108,768 miles
  • 2022 – 106,954 miles
  • 2021 – 105,621 miles
  • 2020 – 101,874 miles
  • 2019 – 100,778 miles
  • 2017 – 100,678 miles
  • 2016 – 100,170 miles
  • 2015 – 97,956 miles
  • 2014 – 82,084 miles
  • 2013 – 86,063 miles
  • 2012 – 79,346 miles
  • 2011 – 73,611 miles
  • 2010 – 66,250 miles
  • 2009 – 60,109 miles
  • 2008 – 53,047 miles
  • 2007 – 46,498 miles
  • 2006 – 40,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
  • AdvisorySubframes corroded, all springs and shocker casing corroded, all floor area corroded, sills corroded

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension has general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    149984631953
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySubframes corroded, all springs and shocker casing corroded, all floor area corroded, sills corroded
  2. Fail112,919 miles (+4,151)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    983492384699
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySubframes corroded, all springs and shocker casing corroded, all floor area corroded, sills corroded
  3. Pass108,768 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,768 miles
    Test number
    797430408453
    • AdvisoryFloor area corroded, sills corroded, subframes corroded, coil springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front discs worn, all tyres approaching limits
  4. Pass106,954 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    167875775618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass105,621 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    315714284564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,874 miles (+1,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    719366872902
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has general corrosion
  7. Pass100,778 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,778 miles
    Test number
    353686564646
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has general corrosion
  8. Fail100,776 miles (+98)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,776 miles
    Test number
    615510273699
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension has general corrosion
  9. Pass100,678 miles (+508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    717034743026
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on
  10. Pass100,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    539313453327
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  11. Fail100,170 miles (+2,214)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    924722113777
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  12. Pass97,956 miles (+15,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    375399899547
    • AdvisoryFront bulkhead flexing when steering rocked [no visible cracks]
  13. Pass82,084 miles (-3,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    685046044296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    159313833242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,063 miles (+6,717)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    669621433228
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass79,346 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    298608242272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass73,611 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    515545161234
    • NoteO/s rear disc slight corrosion
  18. Fail73,610 miles (+7,360)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,610 miles
    Test number
    209774161278
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear disc slight corrosion
  19. Pass66,250 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    301471870261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,109 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    801525169269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    320059168431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,047 miles (+4,079)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    771969468241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass48,968 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    451554118019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight knocking from offside front
  24. Fail48,968 miles (+2,470)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    730080718028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight knocking from offside front
  25. Pass46,498 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    510490937028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    531034836025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y223 XRY

Does Y223 XRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 XRY expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 XRY?
The MOT on Y223 XRY expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 XRY done?
Y223 XRY was recorded at 112,919 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 3,966 miles a year.
Has Y223 XRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 XRY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y223 XRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 XRY find?
Y223 XRY passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: all brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate; subframes corroded, all springs and shocker casing corroded, all floor area corroded, sills corroded.

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