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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y232 UGFMOT history

Y232 UGF is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,542 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 UGF
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 UGF was last recorded at 103,542 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,542 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,542 miles
  • 2025 – 101,191 miles
  • 2024 – 99,519 miles
  • 2023 – 97,124 miles
  • 2022 – 83,740 miles
  • 2021 – 72,281 miles
  • 2020 – 71,714 miles
  • 2019 – 70,417 miles
  • 2018 – 69,316 miles
  • 2017 – 68,861 miles
  • 2016 – 63,453 miles
  • 2015 – 61,343 miles
  • 2014 – 59,345 miles
  • 2013 – 54,976 miles
  • 2012 – 51,635 miles
  • 2011 – 45,073 miles
  • 2010 – 41,676 miles
  • 2009 – 37,527 miles
  • 2008 – 33,441 miles
  • 2007 – 30,394 miles
  • 2006 – 27,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,542 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    300756726255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail103,542 miles (+2,351)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    166854526900
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,191 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    444584917431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,519 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,519 miles
    Test number
    985174071466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,124 miles (+13,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    935846504240
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion
  6. Pass83,740 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    111115843700
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail83,733 miles (+11,452)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    858246214608
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure where marked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam on both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailer arm where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass72,281 miles (+567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    822005035832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    753970622458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail71,714 miles (+1,297)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    860888687054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass70,417 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    281115860675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,316 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    212370486922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    550540064139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,861 miles (+5,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    234887294090
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass63,453 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    374754412593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    907090575079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail61,343 miles (+1,998)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    908260575075
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass59,345 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    939992474048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    759873263011
    • NotePassenger front cv gator smaal pin hole
  20. Fail54,976 miles (+3,341)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    919063063078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • NotePassenger front cv gator smaal pin hole
  21. Pass51,635 miles (+6,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    566144252003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass45,073 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    209559451093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,676 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    254243630469
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass41,676 miles (+567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    442103030153
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass41,109 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    671013350022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,527 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    660644059099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    210736658006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,441 miles (+3,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    341786758089
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  29. Pass30,394 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,394 miles
    Test number
    193479437096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,727 miles
    Test number
    342547646067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 UGF

Does Y232 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y232 UGF is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y232 UGF?
The MOT on Y232 UGF is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y232 UGF done?
Y232 UGF was recorded at 103,542 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has Y232 UGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 UGF has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y232 UGF 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 Y232 UGF find?
Y232 UGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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