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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

Y23 MRWMOT history

Y23 MRW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y23 MRW grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
173,851 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 MRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y23 MRW was last recorded at 173,851 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,690 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,161 miles
Average per year
8,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,851 miles
  • 2025 – 171,690 miles
  • 2024 – 168,915 miles
  • 2023 – 160,648 miles
  • 2022 – 156,830 miles
  • 2021 – 150,717 miles
  • 2020 – 150,320 miles
  • 2018 – 137,781 miles
  • 2017 – 126,889 miles
  • 2016 – 114,222 miles
  • 2015 – 103,028 miles
  • 2014 – 92,483 miles
  • 2013 – 79,319 miles
  • 2012 – 64,675 miles
  • 2011 – 52,108 miles
  • 2010 – 37,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,851 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill support (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward bar

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft lower u/j worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside underfloor section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,851 miles (+2,161)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,851 miles
    Test number
    338495901598
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill support (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  2. Pass171,690 miles (+63)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    176513877511
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft lower u/j worn (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside underfloor section corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs backplates deteriorated

  3. Fail171,627 miles (+2,712)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,627 miles
    Test number
    246952673701
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft lower u/j worn (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside underfloor section corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs backplates deteriorated

  4. Pass168,915 miles (+8,267)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,915 miles
    Test number
    936258017889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both nearside and offside brake discs back plates corroded

  5. Pass160,648 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,648 miles
    Test number
    523439552967
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail160,648 miles (+3,818)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,648 miles
    Test number
    437528162460
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass156,830 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,830 miles
    Test number
    509195902455
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail156,826 miles (+6,109)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    629205195821
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass150,717 miles (+397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,717 miles
    Test number
    892704180252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass150,320 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,320 miles
    Test number
    524232977034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail150,317 miles (+12,536)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,317 miles
    Test number
    578944956014
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,781 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,781 miles
    Test number
    356846837662
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail137,778 miles (+10,889)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    839182085369
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass126,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    662695854403
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail126,889 miles (+12,667)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    110323723714
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass114,222 miles (+11,194)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    388198110452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,028 miles (+10,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    806031541127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass92,483 miles (+13,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    489378944262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail79,319 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    258292853237
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,319 miles (+14,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    647982053228
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass64,675 miles (+12,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    417736152200
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass52,108 miles (+14,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    377223241274
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges and at tread bars through tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in sidewall

  23. Pass37,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,727 miles
    Test number
    792743940230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 MRW

Does Y23 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 MRW expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 MRW?
The MOT on Y23 MRW expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 MRW done?
Y23 MRW was recorded at 173,851 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,503 miles a year.
Has Y23 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 MRW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 MRW 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 Y23 MRW find?
Y23 MRW failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill support; offside front service brake excessively fluctuating; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.

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