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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y49 BAAMOT history

Y49 BAA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
226,847 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 BAA
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y49 BAA was last recorded at 226,847 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2009: 185,422 miles, lower than 185,432 miles on 26 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,779 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
4,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,847 miles
  • 2025 – 226,779 miles
  • 2023 – 226,565 miles
  • 2022 – 226,542 miles
  • 2021 – 225,951 miles
  • 2019 – 225,321 miles
  • 2018 – 224,340 miles
  • 2017 – 223,714 miles
  • 2016 – 222,907 miles
  • 2015 – 222,360 miles
  • 2013 – 220,576 miles
  • 2012 – 218,598 miles
  • 2011 – 216,037 miles
  • 2010 – 207,791 miles
  • 2009 – 185,422 miles
  • 2007 – 162,323 miles
  • 2006 – 137,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail226,847 miles
  • MajorFuel hose leaking fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • No clamp on backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine light on .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail226,847 miles (+68)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,847 miles
    Test number
    914528497542
    • MajorFuel hose leaking fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass226,779 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    226,779 miles
    Test number
    406851920986
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass226,565 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    226,565 miles
    Test number
    316933979028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass226,542 miles (+591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    226,542 miles
    Test number
    462526752490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  5. Pass225,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    225,951 miles
    Test number
    897858260872
    • AdvisoryNo clamp on backbox

  6. Fail225,951 miles (+630)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,951 miles
    Test number
    524236505642
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength also fractured around seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo clamp on backbox

  7. Pass225,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    225,321 miles
    Test number
    636873347425
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  8. Fail225,321 miles (+981)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,321 miles
    Test number
    527006405768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  9. Pass224,340 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    224,340 miles
    Test number
    958650935541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail224,337 miles (+623)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,337 miles
    Test number
    458890984850
    • DangerousSteering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass223,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    223,714 miles
    Test number
    529147828068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.

  12. Fail223,714 miles (+807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,714 miles
    Test number
    202249963708
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking tank filling pipe. (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.

  13. Pass222,907 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    222,907 miles
    Test number
    994060677349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on .
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts showing signs of wear.

  14. Fail222,889 miles (+529)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,889 miles
    Test number
    876600223426
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on .
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts showing signs of wear.

  15. Pass222,360 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    222,360 miles
    Test number
    925368925102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteRear suspension corrosion to various areas.

  16. Fail222,360 miles (+1,784)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,360 miles
    Test number
    146044025138
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteRear suspension corrosion to various areas.

  17. Pass220,576 miles (+1,978)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    220,576 miles
    Test number
    327292983227
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  18. Pass218,598 miles (+2,561)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    218,598 miles
    Test number
    876909372274
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteN/s/r suspension dust cover split

  19. Pass216,037 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    216,037 miles
    Test number
    539495781007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass207,791 miles (+22,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    207,791 miles
    Test number
    892243290050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass185,422 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    185,422 miles
    Test number
    630616589000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail185,432 miles (+8)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,432 miles
    Test number
    380375089092
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail185,424 miles (+23,101)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,424 miles
    Test number
    313623389002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteHole in o/s headlamp
    • NoteN/s/r dust cover split on shock absorber
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall damaged

  24. Pass162,323 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    162,323 miles
    Test number
    874018887287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass156,285 miles (+19,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    156,285 miles
    Test number
    463234457035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass137,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    137,114 miles
    Test number
    970944456099
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y49 BAA

Does Y49 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 BAA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 BAA?
The MOT on Y49 BAA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 BAA done?
Y49 BAA was recorded at 226,847 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,343 miles a year.
Has Y49 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 BAA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y49 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y49 BAA find?
Y49 BAA failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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