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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y274 UGFMOT history

Y274 UGF is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
164,357 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 UGF
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 UGF was last recorded at 164,357 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 3,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,563 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,794 miles
Average per year
6,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,357 miles
  • 2023 – 160,563 miles
  • 2022 – 158,703 miles
  • 2021 – 156,429 miles
  • 2020 – 155,947 miles
  • 2019 – 154,781 miles
  • 2018 – 153,132 miles
  • 2017 – 147,691 miles
  • 2016 – 143,995 miles
  • 2015 – 136,347 miles
  • 2014 – 130,106 miles
  • 2012 – 120,597 miles
  • 2011 – 100,463 miles
  • 2010 – 82,324 miles
  • 2009 – 66,705 miles
  • 2008 – 58,060 miles
  • 2007 – 49,687 miles
  • 2006 – 40,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,357 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres becoming perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine oil level on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,357 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,357 miles
    Test number
    598329155971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,563 miles (+1,860)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,563 miles
    Test number
    678517481090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. + very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer clamp broken , but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  3. Pass158,703 miles (+2,274)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    657703747804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp defective
  4. Pass156,429 miles (+482)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    300796862825
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass155,947 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    155,947 miles
    Test number
    581354002873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    884786530726
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe , hose clip missing
  7. Fail154,781 miles (+1,649)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    479388435489
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe , hose clip missing
  8. Pass153,132 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,132 miles
    Test number
    954469031878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres becoming perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
  9. Fail153,131 miles (+5,440)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,131 miles
    Test number
    963858748158
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres becoming perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
  10. Pass147,691 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    710659408341
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields deteriorated and loosening.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread lines
  11. Pass143,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    158574161631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRust lip on rear brake discs
  12. Fail143,995 miles (+7,648)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    737236381334
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRust lip on rear brake discs
  13. Pass136,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    157054035426
    • NoteN/r tyre worn uneven on inside
  14. Fail136,347 miles (+6,241)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    527063835012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/r tyre worn uneven on inside
  15. Pass130,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,106 miles
    Test number
    137482434037
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Fail130,106 miles (+9,509)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,106 miles
    Test number
    646005224012
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass120,597 miles (+20,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    435531402395
    • NotePark brake may require attention
  18. Pass100,463 miles (+18,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    797412101334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    372893910336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,324 miles (+15,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    920863410366
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass66,705 miles (+8,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,705 miles
    Test number
    252264719383
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
  22. Pass58,060 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,060 miles
    Test number
    781778598141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,687 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    384727307481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    944287406215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 UGF

Does Y274 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 UGF expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 UGF?
The MOT on Y274 UGF expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 UGF done?
Y274 UGF was recorded at 164,357 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,860 miles a year.
Has Y274 UGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 UGF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y274 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 Y274 UGF find?
Y274 UGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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