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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y227 HPLMOT history

Y227 HPL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
72,290 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 HPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 HPL was last recorded at 72,290 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,880 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
1,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,290 miles
  • 2024 – 70,880 miles
  • 2023 – 70,644 miles
  • 2021 – 70,212 miles
  • 2019 – 69,683 miles
  • 2018 – 68,615 miles
  • 2017 – 67,546 miles
  • 2016 – 66,300 miles
  • 2015 – 64,947 miles
  • 2010 – 64,160 miles
  • 2009 – 60,605 miles
  • 2008 – 54,478 miles
  • 2007 – 48,371 miles
  • 2006 – 40,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,290 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,290 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    132961958042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,880 miles (+236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    658596776003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,644 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,644 miles
    Test number
    721990447120
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,212 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    270931254102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,209 miles (+526)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    483081542249
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,683 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,683 miles
    Test number
    679251635235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,615 miles (+1,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    102567487219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass67,546 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,546 miles
    Test number
    672172639672
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass66,300 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    439490997484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,294 miles (+1,347)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    132718033651
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass64,947 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    279532645452
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail64,944 miles (+784)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    275919135459
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll x 4 tyres misshaped

  13. Pass64,160 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    634345820186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,605 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    594990629184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,478 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    304970608119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,371 miles (+7,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    864695917186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass40,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,491 miles
    Test number
    803422426173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 HPL

Does Y227 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 HPL expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 HPL?
The MOT on Y227 HPL expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 HPL done?
Y227 HPL was recorded at 72,290 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 1,643 miles a year.
Has Y227 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 HPL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 HPL 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 Y227 HPL find?
Y227 HPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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