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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y879 LBWMOT history

Y879 LBW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
170,005 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 LBW
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 LBW was last recorded at 170,005 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 8,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,196 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,809 miles
Average per year
6,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,005 miles
  • 2022 – 161,196 miles
  • 2021 – 153,322 miles
  • 2020 – 146,231 miles
  • 2019 – 137,016 miles
  • 2018 – 126,453 miles
  • 2017 – 120,854 miles
  • 2016 – 116,352 miles
  • 2015 – 113,998 miles
  • 2014 – 111,488 miles
  • 2013 – 110,250 miles
  • 2012 – 106,963 miles
  • 2011 – 103,179 miles
  • 2010 – 93,332 miles
  • 2009 – 83,638 miles
  • 2008 – 73,792 miles
  • 2007 – 63,322 miles
  • 2006 – 53,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,005 miles
    Test number
    892892834391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  2. Fail169,998 miles (+8,802)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,998 miles
    Test number
    693090826386
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  3. Pass161,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    412622874037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,196 miles (+7,874)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    612465235217
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,322 miles (+7,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,322 miles
    Test number
    614103954076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,231 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,231 miles
    Test number
    589311621970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,016 miles
    Test number
    844453903532
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail137,016 miles (+10,563)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,016 miles
    Test number
    214650113801
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,453 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,453 miles
    Test number
    384676336312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,854 miles
    Test number
    681559231198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,854 miles (+4,502)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,854 miles
    Test number
    296366870003
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass116,352 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    710659382960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    159836465168
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass113,998 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    219806865117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,488 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,488 miles
    Test number
    689217664100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,250 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    388120473189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,963 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    288173142163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,179 miles (+9,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,179 miles
    Test number
    248291551104
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass93,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    460279960111
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail93,332 miles (+9,694)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    263759060433
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass83,638 miles (+9,846)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    653882049197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,792 miles (+10,470)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    740019068122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,322 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    790949647124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    202853476474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 LBW

Does Y879 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 LBW expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 LBW?
The MOT on Y879 LBW expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 LBW done?
Y879 LBW was recorded at 170,005 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 6,628 miles a year.
Has Y879 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 LBW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y879 LBW 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 Y879 LBW find?
Y879 LBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; both front tyres worn on edges.

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