YX53CEA - SAAB 9-3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,424 mi
Expires: 13 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,976 mi
Expires: 13 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,788 mi
Expires: 26 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Underbody Corroded
Failed - 31 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,732 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Covers fitted to outer sills
Passed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,350 mi
Expires: 23 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coolant leak
Failed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,350 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coolant leak
Passed - 24 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,561 mi
Expires: 23 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 22 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,531 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 17 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,953 mi
Expires: 16 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 05 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,611 mi
Expires: 04 April 2019
Failed - 04 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,611 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions + close to legal limit. (4.1.D.1f)
Passed - 07 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,109 mi
Expires: 29 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake discs corroded
Failed - 31 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,044 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Major Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake discs corroded
Passed - 30 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,891 mi
Expires: 29 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 18 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,379 mi
Expires: 29 November 2015
Failed - 13 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,365 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,268 mi
Expires: 29 November 2014
Passed - 19 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,876 mi
Expires: 29 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 16 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,753 mi
Expires: 29 November 2012
Passed - 18 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,254 mi
Expires: 29 November 2011
Passed - 16 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,087 mi
Expires: 29 November 2010
Passed - 25 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,565 mi
Expires: 29 November 2009
Passed - 12 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,179 mi
Expires: 29 November 2008
Passed - 30 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,047 mi
Expires: 29 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YX53CEA?
The MOT expires on 13 March 2026.
What is the tax status of YX53CEA?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of YX53CEA?
This is a 2003 SAAB 9-3 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YX53CEA?
This vehicle produces 233 g/km of CO2 emissions.