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This 2004 SAAB 9-3 AERO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,350 miles 9 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 13:01.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 23rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YA54YVU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 2026148,350 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2025148,341 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202423RD NOVEMBER 2025145,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2024145,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Upper Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 202323RD NOVEMBER 2024142,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202223RD NOVEMBER 2023140,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2022140,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202123RD NOVEMBER 2022138,201 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Mounts Slightly Deteriorated
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2021138,184 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Engine Mounts Slightly Deteriorated
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20201ST NOVEMBER 2021136,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201911TH DECEMBER 2020134,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2019134,168 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20187TH DECEMBER 2019131,279 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Through Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20177TH DECEMBER 2018128,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2017128,233 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20167TH SEPTEMBER 2017125,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2016125,415 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20157TH SEPTEMBER 2016117,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers, Upper Mountings Are Starting To Deteriorate
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Cv Boot Is Starting To Perish
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201414TH AUGUST 2015109,031 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Windscreen Within Limits
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Is Starting To Perish
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201322ND AUGUST 2014101,127 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perrished On Sidewalls But No Cords Exposed
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201222ND AUGUST 2013100,705 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201122ND AUGUST 201299,681 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20116TH FEBRUARY 201299,611 MI
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 201199,611 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200917TH SEPTEMBER 201077,610 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 200817TH SEPTEMBER 200953,586 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 200717TH SEPTEMBER 200836,368 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA54YVU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

YA54YVU MOT Comments

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YA54YVU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,350 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,064 miles

YA54YVU FAQs

This Saab 9-3 Aero with registration YA54YVU was manufactured on Friday 17th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 148,350 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 7,064 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 Aero beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA54YVU has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 Aero has had 78 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 14 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 Aero is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YA54YVU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 13th August 2026 YA54YVU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA54YVU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 13th August 2026 YA54YVU does have Tax. Read more

When does YA54YVU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA54YVU will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YA54YVU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA54YVU will expire in 3 months on Monday 23rd November 2026. Read more

When did YA54YVU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA54YVU was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 13:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA54YVU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YA54YVU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YA54YVU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YA54YVU we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA54YVU?

YA54YVU is registered as a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero. Read more

How many miles has YA54YVU done?

The odometer reading for YA54YVU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 148,350 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,064 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA54YVU?

The vehicle YA54YVU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th September 2004. Read more

What colour is YA54YVU?

The official colour of YA54YVU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YA54YVU have?

YA54YVU has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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