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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y231 YBCMOT history

Y231 YBC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
127,226 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 YBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 YBC was last recorded at 127,226 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 6,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,337 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,889 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,226 miles
  • 2022 – 120,337 miles
  • 2021 – 113,143 miles
  • 2019 – 103,377 miles
  • 2018 – 95,283 miles
  • 2017 – 87,749 miles
  • 2016 – 82,491 miles
  • 2015 – 77,012 miles
  • 2013 – 74,913 miles
  • 2010 – 65,237 miles
  • 2009 – 61,559 miles
  • 2008 – 56,641 miles
  • 2007 – 51,367 miles
  • 2006 – 47,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,226 miles (+6,889)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    777623558550
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle Corroded

  2. Pass120,337 miles (+7,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,337 miles
    Test number
    557448934843
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,143 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,143 miles
    Test number
    906886913859
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,140 miles (+9,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    937522846932
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,377 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    183115101564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,283 miles (+7,534)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    839293216720
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm dia passanger side (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,749 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    789073356303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass82,491 miles (+5,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    210985009866
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass77,012 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    106229885133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear light lense cracked

  10. Fail77,012 miles (+2,099)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    286738985413
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,913 miles (+9,676)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    385225283187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear Handbrake cables outer casing corroded/deteriated!

  12. Pass65,237 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    894064400146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,559 miles (+4,918)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    433991419111
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear no plates deterated

  14. Pass56,641 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    650229608132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,367 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    412873117107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    754811216182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 YBC

Does Y231 YBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 YBC expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 YBC?
The MOT on Y231 YBC expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 YBC done?
Y231 YBC was recorded at 127,226 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has Y231 YBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 YBC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y231 YBC 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 Y231 YBC find?
Y231 YBC passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (rear bush), and 5 more.

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