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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

Y4 DCSMOT history

Y4 DCS is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y4 DCS blue 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,780 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 DCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 DCS was last recorded at 122,780 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,780 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,780 miles
  • 2025 – 119,018 miles
  • 2024 – 115,292 miles
  • 2023 – 112,141 miles
  • 2022 – 109,910 miles
  • 2021 – 108,586 miles
  • 2020 – 106,162 miles
  • 2019 – 104,194 miles
  • 2018 – 101,322 miles
  • 2017 – 97,100 miles
  • 2016 – 82,014 miles
  • 2015 – 54,081 miles
  • 2014 – 32,767 miles
  • 2013 – 25,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,780 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    587922588561
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,780 miles (+3,762)6 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    333889708074
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,018 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,018 miles
    Test number
    622290177110
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Fail119,014 miles (+3,722)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,014 miles
    Test number
    899023218945
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass115,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    616331449199
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail115,292 miles (+3,151)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    518672249848
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,141 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,141 miles
    Test number
    965946678293
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,141 miles (+2,231)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,141 miles
    Test number
    130569593133
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,910 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    933210449267
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail109,909 miles (+1,323)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    960219666670
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass108,586 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    277921219536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading

  12. Fail108,582 miles (+2,420)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    999604760653
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading

  13. Pass106,162 miles (+1,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    278680678392
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/stepped tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,194 miles (+2,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    647502499462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/stepped tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass101,322 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    773707082779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake starting to bind

  16. Pass97,100 miles (+15,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    266131130801
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass82,014 miles (+27,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    857405806227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,081 miles (+21,314)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    266022715485
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Pass32,767 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    425354084007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    947971703164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 DCS

Does Y4 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 DCS is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 DCS?
The MOT on Y4 DCS is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 DCS done?
Y4 DCS was recorded at 122,780 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,325 miles a year.
Has Y4 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 DCS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 DCS 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 Y4 DCS find?
Y4 DCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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