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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T115 TVLMOT history

T115 TVL is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,340 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 TVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T115 TVL was last recorded at 110,340 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2013: 78,220 miles, lower than 94,174 miles on 8 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,556 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,340 miles
  • 2023 – 109,556 miles
  • 2022 – 108,863 miles
  • 2020 – 107,798 miles
  • 2019 – 105,409 miles
  • 2018 – 104,583 miles
  • 2016 – 101,761 miles
  • 2015 – 100,995 miles
  • 2014 – 99,590 miles
  • 2013 – 78,220 miles
  • 2012 – 86,856 miles
  • 2011 – 81,177 miles
  • 2010 – 74,327 miles
  • 2009 – 66,836 miles
  • 2008 – 58,653 miles
  • 2007 – 53,287 miles
  • 2006 – 46,305 miles
  • 2005 – 38,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 heavily rusted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, suspension components, exhaust system etc

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.

  • Main beam tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,340 miles
    Test number
    501561432472
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 heavily rusted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, suspension components, exhaust system etc

  2. Fail110,340 miles (+784)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,340 miles
    Test number
    389414811524
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 heavily rusted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, suspension components, exhaust system etc

  3. Pass109,556 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    705116491903
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,863 miles (+1,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,863 miles
    Test number
    746265925976
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage surface rust

  5. Pass107,798 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    418440058925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,788 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    181441077610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    405897229077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,407 miles (+824)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,407 miles
    Test number
    846990797768
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,583 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    582067558464
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,583 miles (+2,822)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    204154192266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,761 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    832550696912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,995 miles (+1,405)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    355109115413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front inner wheel arches

  13. Pass99,590 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,590 miles
    Test number
    137967714230
    • NoteN/s & o/s floor has slight corrosion
    • NoteWindscreen cracked,not in drivers view

  14. Fail99,576 miles (+21,356)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,576 miles
    Test number
    317814504281
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteN/s & o/s floor has slight corrosion
    • NoteWindscreen cracked,not in drivers view

  15. Pass78,220 miles (-15,954)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    766603693110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack off side of screeen outside zone
    • NoteEhaust corroding
    • NoteRear suspension componants corroding

  16. Fail94,174 miles (+7,318)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    199279883152
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack off side of screeen outside zone
    • NoteEhaust corroding
    • NoteRear suspension componants corroding

  17. Pass86,856 miles (+5,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,856 miles
    Test number
    489482202289
    • NoteFront & rear discs pads getting low
    • NoteSlight leak steering rack

  18. Pass81,177 miles (+6,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    726879281132
    • NoteRear disc pads getting low

  19. Pass74,327 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,327 miles
    Test number
    680869780196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail74,261 miles (+7,425)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    533696580153
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass66,836 miles (+8,183)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    760449309239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear inner egdes
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f tyre wall
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight dampness to n/sr shock
    • NoteSlight movement in steering mounts

  22. Pass58,653 miles (+5,366)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    132880748269
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRight hand headlamp glass chipped

  23. Pass53,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    490516377202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,287 miles (+6,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    551606877249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,305 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,305 miles
    Test number
    230661776291
    • 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)

  26. Pass38,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    870703665211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T115 TVL

Does T115 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T115 TVL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T115 TVL?
The MOT on T115 TVL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T115 TVL done?
T115 TVL was recorded at 110,340 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has T115 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 TVL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T115 TVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T115 TVL find?
T115 TVL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 heavily rusted due to standing; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; general underside corrosion (body, suspension components, exhaust system etc.

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