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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y246 HKUMOT history

Y246 HKU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,490 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 HKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 HKU was last recorded at 167,490 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,056 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,434 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,490 miles
  • 2025 – 166,056 miles
  • 2024 – 164,514 miles
  • 2023 – 162,801 miles
  • 2022 – 161,011 miles
  • 2021 – 158,011 miles
  • 2020 – 156,299 miles
  • 2019 – 150,307 miles
  • 2018 – 145,617 miles
  • 2017 – 140,111 miles
  • 2016 – 132,533 miles
  • 2015 – 125,356 miles
  • 2014 – 118,862 miles
  • 2013 – 109,971 miles
  • 2012 – 100,995 miles
  • 2011 – 91,024 miles
  • 2010 – 83,380 miles
  • 2009 – 73,695 miles
  • 2008 – 63,439 miles
  • 2007 – 52,358 miles
  • 2006 – 42,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,490 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,490 miles (+1,434)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,490 miles
    Test number
    470394144299
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass166,056 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,056 miles
    Test number
    859741110420
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail166,055 miles (+1,541)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,055 miles
    Test number
    868034211418
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,514 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    223513385749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,801 miles
    Test number
    657209169678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,780 miles (+1,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,780 miles
    Test number
    627560488099
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,011 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,011 miles
    Test number
    624180563689
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass158,011 miles (+1,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,011 miles
    Test number
    946571691798
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass156,299 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,299 miles
    Test number
    454477404410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,307 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    893183701130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,617 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,617 miles
    Test number
    578010402580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,111 miles (+7,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    808913441053
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust trial box corroded

  13. Pass132,533 miles (+7,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    551677754184
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear corroded

  14. Pass125,356 miles (+6,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,356 miles
    Test number
    985100425192
    • NoteExhaust rear corroded

  15. Pass118,862 miles (+8,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    167173714148
    • NoteExhaust rear corroded

  16. Pass109,971 miles (+8,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,971 miles
    Test number
    776650623169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,995 miles (+9,971)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    557391102128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has general corrision on underside

  18. Pass91,024 miles (+7,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,024 miles
    Test number
    266817911454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass83,380 miles (+9,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    252475300161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass73,695 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    583456009178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,693 miles (+10,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    791454409179
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass63,439 miles (+11,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    723283918139
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass52,358 miles (+9,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    231017507433
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass42,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    741039826192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 HKU

Does Y246 HKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 HKU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 HKU?
The MOT on Y246 HKU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 HKU done?
Y246 HKU was recorded at 167,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has Y246 HKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 HKU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y246 HKU 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 Y246 HKU find?
Y246 HKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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