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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

Y4 LBYMOT history

Y4 LBY is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y4 LBY grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,060 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 LBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 LBY was last recorded at 100,060 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,001 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,060 miles
  • 2025 – 96,779 miles
  • 2024 – 93,276 miles
  • 2023 – 87,405 miles
  • 2022 – 83,750 miles
  • 2021 – 79,527 miles
  • 2020 – 78,190 miles
  • 2019 – 72,064 miles
  • 2018 – 64,202 miles
  • 2017 – 61,971 miles
  • 2016 – 53,768 miles
  • 2015 – 45,646 miles
  • 2014 – 37,548 miles
  • 2013 – 30,984 miles
  • 2012 – 22,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,060 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,060 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    333336061264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,001 miles (+3,222)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    183895248398
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,779 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    681457070581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,276 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    585023886317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,268 miles (+5,863)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    377899630297
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront back plates fouling on discs
  6. Pass87,405 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    117689107657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,389 miles (+3,639)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    791411696558
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass83,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    960123386549
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail83,750 miles (+4,223)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    831580238000
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer has been reversed into something (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass79,527 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    506643883487
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass78,190 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    576597186743
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail78,189 miles (+6,125)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    434328214920
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass72,064 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    830322470353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,202 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    796960660395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar dust cover slightly damaged but still preventing the ingrease of dirt
  15. Pass61,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,971 miles
    Test number
    687140433255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail61,958 miles (+8,190)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    933310858316
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass53,768 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    776891298744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,646 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    987029055135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,548 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    759152064164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,984 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,984 miles
    Test number
    967001263143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    816590072123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 LBY

Does Y4 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 LBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 LBY?
The MOT on Y4 LBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 LBY done?
Y4 LBY was recorded at 100,060 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has Y4 LBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 LBY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 LBY 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 LBY find?
Y4 LBY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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