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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y6 BWOMOT history

Y6 BWO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,772 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 BWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 BWO was last recorded at 85,772 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,883 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,772 miles
  • 2025 – 83,883 miles
  • 2024 – 81,404 miles
  • 2023 – 79,360 miles
  • 2022 – 77,677 miles
  • 2021 – 76,240 miles
  • 2020 – 76,110 miles
  • 2019 – 75,426 miles
  • 2018 – 72,717 miles
  • 2017 – 70,754 miles
  • 2016 – 67,689 miles
  • 2015 – 63,760 miles
  • 2014 – 60,512 miles
  • 2013 – 58,479 miles
  • 2012 – 57,090 miles
  • 2011 – 54,816 miles
  • 2010 – 53,330 miles
  • 2009 – 49,887 miles
  • 2008 – 40,321 miles
  • 2007 – 29,464 miles
  • 2006 – 21,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,772 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,772 miles (+1,889)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    616833486577
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,883 miles (+2,479)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    753280810147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,404 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    112176020307
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail81,400 miles (+2,040)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    651259111085
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,360 miles (+1,683)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    264460048925
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass77,677 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    665704043308
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,674 miles (+1,434)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    151375302706
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,240 miles (+130)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    860763597829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rusty oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing on both front inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filter
    • AdvisoryMil light on(pre 2004)

  9. Pass76,110 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    713285705116
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,108 miles (+682)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,108 miles
    Test number
    625896929473
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary safety catch not functioning

  11. Pass75,426 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    404689698561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage but is not structual
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail75,309 miles (+2,592)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    933815415847
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass72,717 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    491356551469
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail72,696 miles (+1,942)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,696 miles
    Test number
    110347129035
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,754 miles (+3,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    968122885579
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    690095582187
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail67,689 miles (+3,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    993764273336
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,760 miles (+3,248)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    609286075072
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Pass60,512 miles (+2,033)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    158280674047
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc rusty
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  20. Pass58,479 miles (+1,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,479 miles
    Test number
    136660883458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  21. Pass57,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    778349462053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,090 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    457807762086
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail57,077 miles (+2,261)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    988996162095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perished And Out OF Shape
    • NoteExhaust Back Box Outer Skin Rusty
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn And Rusty
    • NotePossible Exhaust Clamp Missing On The Middle To Rear Joint?

  24. Pass54,816 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    439532781035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    111465180032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail53,330 miles (+3,443)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    141365380009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass49,887 miles (+9,566)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    101476589441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteFront brakes has slight inbalance

  28. Pass40,321 miles (+10,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    780715288080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass29,464 miles (+7,483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,464 miles
    Test number
    863789687086
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

  30. Pass21,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    680297686035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 BWO

Does Y6 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 BWO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 BWO?
The MOT on Y6 BWO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 BWO done?
Y6 BWO was recorded at 85,772 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has Y6 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 BWO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y6 BWO 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 Y6 BWO find?
Y6 BWO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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