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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

Y298 RALMOT history

Y298 RAL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 224,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y298 RAL black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
224,948 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 RAL was last recorded at 224,948 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,594 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5,354 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,948 miles
  • 2025 – 213,855 miles
  • 2024 – 208,753 miles
  • 2023 – 200,668 miles
  • 2021 – 188,208 miles
  • 2020 – 181,913 miles
  • 2019 – 175,422 miles
  • 2018 – 167,271 miles
  • 2017 – 161,304 miles
  • 2016 – 149,257 miles
  • 2015 – 138,602 miles
  • 2014 – 130,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear hand brake only just got to standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,948 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    224,948 miles
    Test number
    825361312285
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,948 miles (+5,354)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,948 miles
    Test number
    366664515064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,594 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    219,594 miles
    Test number
    961787082659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber alloy mount shows some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail219,593 miles (+5,738)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,593 miles
    Test number
    675603700585
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber alloy mount shows some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,855 miles (+5,102)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    213,855 miles
    Test number
    177451285116
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass208,753 miles (+8,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    208,753 miles
    Test number
    600583633879
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    200,668 miles
    Test number
    476604591901
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake only just got to standard
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail200,668 miles (+12,460)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,668 miles
    Test number
    731778577127
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake only just got to standard
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass188,208 miles (+6,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,208 miles
    Test number
    979599462844
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass181,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,913 miles
    Test number
    982680790050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  11. Fail181,913 miles (+6,491)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,913 miles
    Test number
    949941147259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  12. Pass175,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,422 miles
    Test number
    997034430690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail175,422 miles (+8,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,422 miles
    Test number
    720784468783
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass167,271 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,271 miles
    Test number
    832667999858
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass161,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    469606360941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,304 miles (+12,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    460991749739
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass149,257 miles (+10,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,257 miles
    Test number
    193392675850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass138,602 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,602 miles
    Test number
    490857086748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,185 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    448603754373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,183 miles (+66)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    499110654393
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass130,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,117 miles
    Test number
    639412694145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 RAL

Does Y298 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 RAL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 RAL?
The MOT on Y298 RAL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 RAL done?
Y298 RAL was recorded at 224,948 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has Y298 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 RAL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y298 RAL 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 Y298 RAL find?
Y298 RAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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