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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

Y7 VYVMOT history

Y7 VYV is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

Y7 VYV silver 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,101 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 VYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 VYV was last recorded at 107,101 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,096 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,101 miles
  • 2025 – 104,479 miles
  • 2023 – 102,139 miles
  • 2022 – 100,756 miles
  • 2021 – 98,518 miles
  • 2020 – 95,680 miles
  • 2019 – 95,310 miles
  • 2018 – 92,034 miles
  • 2017 – 88,956 miles
  • 2016 – 84,178 miles
  • 2015 – 81,994 miles
  • 2014 – 79,640 miles
  • 2013 – 76,386 miles
  • 2012 – 71,801 miles
  • 2011 – 65,487 miles
  • 2010 – 57,109 miles
  • 2009 – 44,973 miles
  • 2008 – 37,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,101 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    276814073112
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,101 miles (+5)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    111819817708
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,096 miles (+2,617)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    105478433498
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front mount ( mark in white chalk ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount ( mark in white chalk ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,479 miles (+2,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    185721566898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,139 miles (+1,383)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    990692427064
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,756 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    990317442599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,518 miles (+2,838)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,518 miles
    Test number
    517152111923
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight sticky hand brake
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure exhaust heat sheald (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,680 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    114266245418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,310 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    609327031300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,034 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    691695599009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,022 miles (+3,066)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    275810993763
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    172060570273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,956 miles (+4,778)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    679437261867
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass84,178 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    223016641946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken

  15. Fail84,174 miles (+2,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    407899306736
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken

  16. Pass81,994 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,994 miles
    Test number
    506601245199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,640 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    616537944140
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

  18. Fail79,635 miles (+3,249)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    898791044101
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

  19. Pass76,386 miles (+4,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    236663423193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass71,801 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    867309932128
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

  21. Fail71,801 miles (+6,314)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    759338932186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

  22. Pass65,487 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    457969331179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,109 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    102185740132
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear brake discs

  24. Fail57,106 miles (+12,133)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    263384840138
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear brake discs

  25. Pass44,973 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    350508439102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,070 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    261062148288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,068 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,068 miles
    Test number
    112211048288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y7 VYV

Does Y7 VYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 VYV is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 VYV?
The MOT on Y7 VYV is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 VYV done?
Y7 VYV was recorded at 107,101 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has Y7 VYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 VYV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 VYV 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 Y7 VYV find?
Y7 VYV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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