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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y885 GLGMOT history

Y885 GLG is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,887 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 GLG
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 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 GLG was last recorded at 134,887 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,766 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,887 miles
  • 2024 – 129,754 miles
  • 2023 – 123,534 miles
  • 2022 – 113,433 miles
  • 2021 – 110,153 miles
  • 2020 – 108,713 miles
  • 2019 – 107,639 miles
  • 2018 – 107,013 miles
  • 2017 – 106,395 miles
  • 2016 – 104,008 miles
  • 2015 – 102,187 miles
  • 2014 – 96,308 miles
  • 2011 – 96,297 miles
  • 2010 – 91,074 miles
  • 2009 – 77,434 miles
  • 2008 – 54,929 miles
  • 2007 – 43,239 miles
  • 2006 – 39,287 miles
  • 2005 – 35,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,887 miles
    Test number
    320458757252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,887 miles (+121)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,887 miles
    Test number
    743667425473
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,766 miles (+5,012)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    359541905173
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sitting on nearside parking brake cable

  4. Pass129,754 miles (+6,220)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,754 miles
    Test number
    931508919610
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,534 miles (+10,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,534 miles
    Test number
    430550212974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,433 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    410156974218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,153 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    615019579632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,713 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    241191792897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,533 miles (+894)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    795044380938
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront of both sills badly corroded, but not in prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from above front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,639 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    984019004535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail107,629 miles (+616)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,629 miles
    Test number
    437917606355
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass107,013 miles (+618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    371946432492
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Two centre mounts broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass106,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    472661725996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,395 miles (+2,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    953111138712
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass104,008 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,008 miles
    Test number
    115070483869
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail104,003 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    550766684641
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre section & rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass102,187 miles (+5,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,187 miles
    Test number
    268449355178
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass96,308 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    495007474178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail96,304 miles (+7)3 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    236597364108
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure.

  20. Pass96,297 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    447028841372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass91,074 miles (+13,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    320040750249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,434 miles (+22,505)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    131855449264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,929 miles (+11,690)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    312298048429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,239 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    422438447257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,287 miles (+3,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    760567486102
    • NoteFront disc pads fitted upside down with wear indicators uppermost.

  26. Pass35,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    35,790 miles
    Test number
    141751985120
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y885 GLG

Does Y885 GLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 GLG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y885 GLG?
The MOT on Y885 GLG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 GLG done?
Y885 GLG was recorded at 134,887 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has Y885 GLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 GLG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y885 GLG 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 Y885 GLG find?
Y885 GLG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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