Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc
Y38 HPEMOT history
Y38 HPE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,105 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 HPE
- 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
- 4 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 HPE was last recorded at 140,105 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,482 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,623 miles
- Average per year
- 4,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,105 miles
- 2024 – 131,482 miles
- 2023 – 123,993 miles
- 2022 – 115,185 miles
- 2021 – 108,613 miles
- 2020 – 105,075 miles
- 2019 – 104,261 miles
- 2018 – 101,828 miles
- 2017 – 99,434 miles
- 2016 – 96,960 miles
- 2015 – 94,773 miles
- 2014 – 93,038 miles
- 2013 – 89,749 miles
- 2012 – 86,742 miles
- 2011 – 84,992 miles
- 2010 – 84,479 miles
- 2009 – 80,651 miles
- 2008 – 74,152 miles
- 2007 – 63,785 miles
- 2006 – 55,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust clamp missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,105 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,105 miles
- Test number
- 227875577970
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail140,105 miles (+8,623)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,105 miles
- Test number
- 383165458197
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass131,482 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 131,482 miles
- Test number
- 116501712204
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
Fail131,482 miles (+7,489)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,482 miles
- Test number
- 321597548213
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
Pass123,993 miles (+8,808)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,993 miles
- Test number
- 586241771395
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,185 miles (+6,572)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 115,185 miles
- Test number
- 532529157999
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,613 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,613 miles
- Test number
- 447962219246
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail108,595 miles (+3,520)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,595 miles
- Test number
- 370615390732
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,075 miles (+814)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,075 miles
- Test number
- 660362030619
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 104,261 miles
- Test number
- 774797772663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,261 miles (+2,433)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,261 miles
- Test number
- 561796355991
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass101,828 miles (+2,394)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 101,828 miles
- Test number
- 963340219544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,434 miles (+2,474)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,434 miles
- Test number
- 746122930338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,960 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,960 miles
- Test number
- 382658564029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,773 miles (+1,735)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,773 miles
- Test number
- 588099245156
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front shock absorbers corroded
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing on the inner and outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres mishaped on the inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on the inner and outer edges
Pass93,038 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 93,038 miles
- Test number
- 566761624135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,749 miles (+3,007)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,749 miles
- Test number
- 227482603491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,742 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,742 miles
- Test number
- 396011412140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,992 miles (+513)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 84,992 miles
- Test number
- 896815821161
- NoteOffside front shockabsorber casing corroded
Pass84,479 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 84,479 miles
- Test number
- 744006520167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,651 miles (+6,499)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 80,651 miles
- Test number
- 282388319116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,152 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 74,152 miles
- Test number
- 602849608108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,132 miles (+10,347)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,132 miles
- Test number
- 670158208144
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,785 miles (+8,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 63,785 miles
- Test number
- 441856717159
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass55,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 55,074 miles
- Test number
- 440228706171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,074 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,074 miles
- Test number
- 203518206485
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about Y38 HPE
- Does Y38 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 HPE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 HPE?
- The MOT on Y38 HPE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y38 HPE done?
- Y38 HPE was recorded at 140,105 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
- Has Y38 HPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 HPE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y38 HPE 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 Y38 HPE find?
- Y38 HPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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