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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y901 BARMOT history

Y901 BAR is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,135 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 BAR
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
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 BAR was last recorded at 87,135 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,868 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,267 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,135 miles
  • 2025 – 85,868 miles
  • 2024 – 84,673 miles
  • 2023 – 83,274 miles
  • 2022 – 81,451 miles
  • 2021 – 78,333 miles
  • 2020 – 71,907 miles
  • 2019 – 71,103 miles
  • 2018 – 70,466 miles
  • 2017 – 69,036 miles
  • 2016 – 65,146 miles
  • 2015 – 61,845 miles
  • 2014 – 59,184 miles
  • 2013 – 56,741 miles
  • 2012 – 54,052 miles
  • 2011 – 50,811 miles
  • 2010 – 48,563 miles
  • 2009 – 45,622 miles
  • 2008 – 43,301 miles
  • 2007 – 41,071 miles
  • 2006 – 38,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,135 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,135 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    460854697386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,868 miles
    Test number
    796105501059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail85,868 miles (+1,195)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,868 miles
    Test number
    545280870373
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    155353199184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail84,673 miles (+1,399)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    291841566606
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass83,274 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    555311031729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,451 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    389007572443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,333 miles (+6,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    278139063362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,907 miles (+804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    538626980421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven and out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass71,103 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    278660990133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust deteriorated
  11. Pass70,466 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,466 miles
    Test number
    815615740711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,036 miles (+3,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    984676108517
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass65,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    542145377637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,146 miles (+3,301)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    801959445294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass61,845 miles (+2,661)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,845 miles
    Test number
    677934385022
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear limit across tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear limit across tyre
    • NoteSteering lock doesnt engage
  16. Pass59,184 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    748497884018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,741 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    337327473061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,052 miles (+3,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    218219782006
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAdvice rear nearside tyre possibly damaged on inside sidewall
  19. Pass50,811 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    158759281468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    543354680019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,563 miles (+2,941)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    362784380032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,622 miles (+2,321)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    454950099072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAdvice rear offside tyre slightly worn out of shape
  23. Pass43,301 miles (+2,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    824902398078
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass41,071 miles (+2,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    371551987095
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass38,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,830 miles
    Test number
    570508686043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 BAR

Does Y901 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y901 BAR is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y901 BAR?
The MOT on Y901 BAR 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 Y901 BAR done?
Y901 BAR was recorded at 87,135 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has Y901 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 BAR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y901 BAR 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 Y901 BAR find?
Y901 BAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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