Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc
Y279 LANMOT history
Y279 LAN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2026
- Mileage
- 69,629 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 LAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 LAN was last recorded at 69,629 miles on 27 May 2025, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2015.
- Previous MOT
- 67,878 miles · 29 Oct 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 1,751 miles
- Average per year
- 1,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,629 miles
- 2015 – 67,878 miles
- 2014 – 66,188 miles
- 2013 – 65,369 miles
- 2010 – 65,320 miles
- 2009 – 62,260 miles
- 2008 – 58,686 miles
- 2007 – 53,334 miles
- 2006 – 44,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
12 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,629 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,629 miles
- Test number
- 175389726905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,878 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,878 miles
- Test number
- 347103703284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,188 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 66,188 miles
- Test number
- 275274594267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,369 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,369 miles
- Test number
- 808106713141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,320 miles (+19)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,320 miles
- Test number
- 123240230351
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted/corroaded but not to a serious amount.
Fail65,301 miles (+3,041)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 384149120372
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted/corroaded but not to a serious amount.
Pass62,260 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 62,260 miles
- Test number
- 370007829314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,210 miles (+3,524)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,210 miles
- Test number
- 944314029361
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail58,686 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,686 miles
- Test number
- 633230638352
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass58,686 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,686 miles
- Test number
- 692120238377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,334 miles (+8,674)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 53,334 miles
- Test number
- 161680027267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 44,660 miles
- Test number
- 540100906113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 LAN
- Does Y279 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 LAN expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 LAN?
- The MOT on Y279 LAN expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 LAN done?
- Y279 LAN was recorded at 69,629 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
- Has Y279 LAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 LAN has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2010.
- Has the mileage on Y279 LAN 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 LAN find?
- Y279 LAN passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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