
Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc
Y38 PMYMOT history
Y38 PMY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2020 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2020
- Mileage
- 80,897 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 PMY
- 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
- 31 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2020
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y38 PMY was last recorded at 80,897 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 80,835 miles · 25 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 3,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 80,897 miles
- 2020 – 80,835 miles
- 2019 – 79,364 miles
- 2018 – 76,401 miles
- 2017 – 71,673 miles
- 2016 – 65,360 miles
- 2015 – 60,613 miles
- 2014 – 55,641 miles
- 2013 – 51,239 miles
- 2012 – 46,938 miles
- 2011 – 42,324 miles
- 2010 – 37,374 miles
- 2009 – 32,426 miles
- 2008 – 24,330 miles
- 2007 – 17,829 miles
- 2006 – 16,754 miles
- 2005 – 14,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rearward pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearward pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and both rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm centre bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer and offside rear outer lower sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear torsion bar corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front top strut mount area under bonnet
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Hazard warning switch insecure And damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail80,897 miles (+62)10 major18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,897 miles
- Test number
- 933781394306
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rearward pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearward pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and both rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm centre bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer and offside rear outer lower sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear torsion bar corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front top strut mount area under bonnet
Fail80,835 miles (+1,471)8 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,835 miles
- Test number
- 631960658219
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,364 miles4 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,364 miles
- Test number
- 993296744216
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure And damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail79,364 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous4 major4 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,364 miles
- Test number
- 331854377957
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall and inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure And damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass76,401 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 76,401 miles
- Test number
- 391817655328
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and perished (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,401 miles (+4,728)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,401 miles
- Test number
- 821773242299
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative Not present (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and perished (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,673 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,673 miles
- Test number
- 885450277004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
Fail71,665 miles (+6,305)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 196507326258
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
Pass65,360 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 65,360 miles
- Test number
- 906178364141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,613 miles (+4,972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,613 miles
- Test number
- 532137965041
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,641 miles (+4,402)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,641 miles
- Test number
- 495546294215
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront.tyres.both.bald.inside./outside.edge.centre.exhaust.mount.rusty
Pass51,239 miles (+4,301)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,239 miles
- Test number
- 535352393299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteExhaust clamp broken
Pass46,938 miles (+4,614)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,938 miles
- Test number
- 406362292273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,324 miles
- Test number
- 246807581267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,324 miles (+4,950)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,324 miles
- Test number
- 396907581279
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer clamp very corroded.
Pass37,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 37,374 miles
- Test number
- 330206180409
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,374 miles (+4,948)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,374 miles
- Test number
- 851756080226
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,426 miles (+8,096)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 32,426 miles
- Test number
- 632196789209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres starting to crack
Pass24,330 miles (+6,501)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 24,330 miles
- Test number
- 382380248404
- NoteRear offside and rear nearside tyres getting perished.
Pass17,829 miles (+1,075)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 17,829 miles
- Test number
- 723352747253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,754 miles (+2,748)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 16,754 miles
- Test number
- 494591106270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 14,006 miles
- Test number
- 342981305274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y38 PMY
- Does Y38 PMY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 PMY expired on 2 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 PMY?
- The MOT on Y38 PMY expired on 2 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 PMY done?
- Y38 PMY was recorded at 80,897 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
- Has Y38 PMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 PMY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y38 PMY 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 PMY find?
- Y38 PMY failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 10 major defects and 18 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor pan, and 25 more.
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