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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y5 AABMOT history

Y5 AAB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,903 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 AAB
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
15 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 AAB was last recorded at 104,903 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,745 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,903 miles
  • 2024 – 104,745 miles
  • 2023 – 104,420 miles
  • 2022 – 102,995 miles
  • 2021 – 102,401 miles
  • 2020 – 101,230 miles
  • 2019 – 100,453 miles
  • 2018 – 98,807 miles
  • 2017 – 90,454 miles
  • 2016 – 89,144 miles
  • 2015 – 87,336 miles
  • 2014 – 85,612 miles
  • 2013 – 80,780 miles
  • 2012 – 80,518 miles
  • 2011 – 76,066 miles
  • 2010 – 71,659 miles
  • 2009 – 67,831 miles
  • 2008 – 55,912 miles
  • 2007 – 45,121 miles
  • 2006 – 39,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,903 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.

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,903 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    151372822885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,745 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,745 miles
    Test number
    281974179875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,420 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    806648832047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,995 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,995 miles
    Test number
    446787518242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,401 miles (+1,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,401 miles
    Test number
    454675644696
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass101,230 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    201190791518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,453 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    366804119163
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    317282362116
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

  9. Fail98,807 miles (+8,353)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    879943929336
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

  10. Pass90,454 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    968672206710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,144 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    557993518916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,336 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    397246758715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,329 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    941645643077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    216995004332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,612 miles (+4,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    496455904446
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass80,780 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    848591713282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  17. Fail80,757 miles (+239)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,757 miles
    Test number
    387106103429
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Pass80,518 miles (+4,452)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    105954012274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust slight corrosion present

  19. Pass76,066 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    227953941266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    343467730298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,659 miles (+3,828)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    373597330237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass67,831 miles (+11,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,831 miles
    Test number
    932483839294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,912 miles (+10,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    732832318290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,121 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    502582617233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    373822216264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 AAB

Does Y5 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 AAB expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 AAB?
The MOT on Y5 AAB expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 AAB done?
Y5 AAB was recorded at 104,903 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has Y5 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 AAB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y5 AAB 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 Y5 AAB find?
Y5 AAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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