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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y244 CGFMOT history

Y244 CGF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
141,190 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y244 CGF
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y244 CGF was last recorded at 141,190 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,177 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,013 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,190 miles
  • 2023 – 139,177 miles
  • 2022 – 135,860 miles
  • 2021 – 132,986 miles
  • 2020 – 130,042 miles
  • 2019 – 126,291 miles
  • 2018 – 120,812 miles
  • 2017 – 116,436 miles
  • 2016 – 113,679 miles
  • 2015 – 110,600 miles
  • 2014 – 107,566 miles
  • 2013 – 104,345 miles
  • 2012 – 100,392 miles
  • 2011 – 96,170 miles
  • 2010 – 92,094 miles
  • 2009 – 86,836 miles
  • 2008 – 80,244 miles
  • 2007 – 79,127 miles
  • 2006 – 64,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,190 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive movement at steering rack mounting point (bulk head) indicating excessive corrosion & fracture. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,190 miles (+2,013)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    155106104733
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive movement at steering rack mounting point (bulk head) indicating excessive corrosion & fracture. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,177 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,177 miles
    Test number
    898676647461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  3. Fail139,132 miles (+3,272)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    563232741984
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  4. Pass135,860 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    485575826563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,986 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,986 miles
    Test number
    800035227043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail box joint starting to deteriorate & corrode (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,943 miles (+2,901)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,943 miles
    Test number
    327323244574
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail box joint starting to deteriorate & corrode (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    814169997875
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires inspection.

  8. Fail130,042 miles (+3,751)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    855821821954
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires inspection.

  9. Pass126,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    814988350082
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At junction of flex pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just in front of middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail126,291 miles (+5,479)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    883231153145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At junction of flex pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just in front of middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass120,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    618247197043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail120,812 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    422058742792
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split over 100 long (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass116,436 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,436 miles
    Test number
    965982598520
    • AdvisoryTHE NSF STRUT IS STARTING TO LEAK FLUID.
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust pipe clamp is broken and the rear exhaust box is very rusty

  14. Pass113,679 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    897814641976
    • AdvisoryNails in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken away
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and joining clamp coming away
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  15. Fail113,679 miles (+3,079)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    586534786459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNails in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken away
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and joining clamp coming away
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  16. Fail110,600 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    279814215436
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteTHE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • NoteTHE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH AND THE TREAD IS WEARING UNEVENLY AND THERE IS A ASCREW IN THE TREAD

  17. Pass110,600 miles (+3,034)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    708754715196
    • NoteTHE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • NoteTHE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH AND THE TREAD IS WEARING UNEVENLY AND THERE IS A ASCREW IN THE TREAD

  18. Fail107,566 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    428004714154
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note1 BOLT WHICH THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES TO THE BODY IS MISSING
    • Note1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • NoteTHERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

  19. Pass107,566 miles (+3,221)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    938724714199
    • Note1 BOLT WHICH THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES TO THE BODY IS MISSING
    • Note1 PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • NoteTHERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

  20. Pass104,345 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    419162313185
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket adrift
    • NoteNearside handbrake lever not fully returning

  21. Fail104,345 miles (+3,953)2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    846062713151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket adrift
    • NoteNearside handbrake lever not fully returning

  22. Pass100,392 miles (+4,222)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    957870712116
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass96,170 miles (+4,076)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,170 miles
    Test number
    579628701111
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKKED
    • NoteNAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTING

  24. Pass92,094 miles (+5,258)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    232889600433
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRack weeping

  25. Pass86,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    324253699001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,836 miles (+6,592)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    752653499000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass80,244 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,244 miles
    Test number
    264232398052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass79,127 miles (+15,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    664142467176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass64,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    923362356144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y244 CGF

Does Y244 CGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y244 CGF expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y244 CGF?
The MOT on Y244 CGF expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y244 CGF done?
Y244 CGF was recorded at 141,190 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has Y244 CGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y244 CGF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y244 CGF 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 Y244 CGF find?
Y244 CGF failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded; offside front steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive movement at steering rack mounting point (bulk head) indicating excessive corrosion & fracture., and 4 more.

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