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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y279 ACFMOT history

Y279 ACF is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
92,456 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 ACF
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
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 ACF was last recorded at 92,456 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 1,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,869 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,587 miles
Average per year
3,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,456 miles
  • 2024 – 90,869 miles
  • 2023 – 85,543 miles
  • 2022 – 82,425 miles
  • 2021 – 79,139 miles
  • 2020 – 75,238 miles
  • 2019 – 71,293 miles
  • 2018 – 66,777 miles
  • 2017 – 63,177 miles
  • 2016 – 59,390 miles
  • 2015 – 55,278 miles
  • 2014 – 51,517 miles
  • 2013 – 48,190 miles
  • 2012 – 45,072 miles
  • 2011 – 41,313 miles
  • 2010 – 37,806 miles
  • 2009 – 33,631 miles
  • 2008 – 31,716 miles
  • 2007 – 27,634 miles
  • 2006 – 21,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,456 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,456 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,456 miles
    Test number
    338245219517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    669670190437
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail90,869 miles (+5,326)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    501765105237
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass85,543 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,543 miles
    Test number
    639262528353
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail85,542 miles (+3,117)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    786536259797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass82,425 miles (+3,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    324523275371
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,139 miles (+3,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    656602965890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT SHOCK OUTRER CASING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSDE FLOOR
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR AXLE BEAM AND ANTI ROLLBAR

  8. Pass75,238 miles (+3,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    920960191436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FLOOR PANEL
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F SHOCK OUTER CASING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR AXLE BEAM AND ANTI ROLL BAR

  9. Pass71,293 miles (+4,516)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    544591024176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FLOOR PANEL

  10. Pass66,777 miles (+3,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    291722367559
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,177 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    181144223219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail63,116 miles (+3,726)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    341571439768
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass59,390 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    768906427290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail59,356 miles (+4,078)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    261095824542
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,278 miles (+3,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    475571345164
    • NoteSIll covers fitted

  16. Pass51,517 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    389700844102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,498 miles (+3,308)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    348689934141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass48,190 miles (+3,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    275198273152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking outer tread

  19. Pass45,072 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    116478272152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    225035461129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,313 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    209095561151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,806 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,806 miles
    Test number
    132192970150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,631 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,631 miles
    Test number
    262844679176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass31,716 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,716 miles
    Test number
    434612068114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass27,634 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,634 miles
    Test number
    131306357104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,620 miles (+5,777)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    730715457173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass21,843 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    242506656167
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges to limits
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteWindscreen damsged in swept area less than 40 mm

Questions about Y279 ACF

Does Y279 ACF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 ACF expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 ACF?
The MOT on Y279 ACF expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 ACF done?
Y279 ACF was recorded at 92,456 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 3,667 miles a year.
Has Y279 ACF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 ACF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y279 ACF 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 Y279 ACF find?
Y279 ACF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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