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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y227 UUGMOT history

Y227 UUG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,635 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 UUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 UUG was last recorded at 125,635 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,702 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,635 miles
  • 2024 – 120,702 miles
  • 2023 – 119,943 miles
  • 2022 – 119,831 miles
  • 2021 – 117,213 miles
  • 2020 – 113,199 miles
  • 2014 – 103,768 miles
  • 2013 – 98,094 miles
  • 2012 – 96,155 miles
  • 2011 – 93,061 miles
  • 2010 – 90,314 miles
  • 2009 – 87,496 miles
  • 2008 – 80,292 miles
  • 2007 – 70,521 miles
  • 2006 – 58,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect some items

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front abs rings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front bulkhead flexing during lock to lock check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front upper shocker mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,635 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    898725688685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect some items

  2. Fail125,633 miles (+4,931)2 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,633 miles
    Test number
    276715927370
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousExhaust system fouling on fuel tank
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect some items

  3. Pass120,702 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,702 miles
    Test number
    989073725758
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail120,700 miles (+757)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    726899440890
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass119,943 miles (+112)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,943 miles
    Test number
    117075375732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front abs rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  6. Pass119,831 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    575329369397
    • AdvisoryFront abs rings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bulkhead flexing during lock to lock check
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryFront upper shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroded and damp
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear upeer shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Fail119,831 miles (+2,618)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    769399427079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure fouling on fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront abs rings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bulkhead flexing during lock to lock check
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryFront upper shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroded and damp
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear upeer shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  8. Pass117,213 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,213 miles
    Test number
    290904887986
    • AdvisoryFront strut casings becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill aeria becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounted close to fuel tank
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySerious engine oil leak

  9. Fail117,211 miles (+4,012)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    290794820308
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead/inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut casings becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill aeria becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shocker mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounted close to fuel tank
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySerious engine oil leak

  10. Pass113,199 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    812890533762
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,197 miles (+9,429)1 dangerous13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,197 miles
    Test number
    792255942537
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes de bonding
    • AdvisoryN/s floor excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass103,768 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    447143354180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail103,768 miles (+5,674)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    848671654140
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass98,094 miles (+1,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    387630633133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass96,155 miles (+3,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    968263302191
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Pass93,061 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    115954941168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,314 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    264288130189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,496 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,496 miles
    Test number
    680386149160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA

  19. Fail87,495 miles (+2,500)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    410366549183
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA

  20. Pass84,995 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    871432119022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,292 miles (+9,771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    783218428197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose at rear

  22. Pass70,521 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    370854567188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,908 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    534074286191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,762 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    372299376138
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about Y227 UUG

Does Y227 UUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 UUG is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 UUG?
The MOT on Y227 UUG is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 UUG done?
Y227 UUG was recorded at 125,635 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has Y227 UUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 UUG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y227 UUG 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 UUG find?
Y227 UUG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front outer sills corroded; nearside front floor pan corroded, and 8 more.

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