Saab 9-3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
T120 MCVMOT history
T120 MCV is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 104,294 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T120 MCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T120 MCV was last recorded at 104,294 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 3,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 100,483 miles · 15 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,811 miles
- Average per year
- 5,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,294 miles
- 2022 – 100,483 miles
- 2021 – 95,978 miles
- 2020 – 93,134 miles
- 2019 – 86,861 miles
- 2018 – 84,568 miles
- 2017 – 74,621 miles
- 2016 – 65,319 miles
- 2015 – 60,703 miles
- 2014 – 52,786 miles
- 2013 – 44,999 miles
- 2012 – 36,806 miles
- 2011 – 36,730 miles
- 2010 – 34,545 miles
- 2009 – 30,183 miles
- 2008 – 24,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail104,294 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail104,294 miles (+3,811)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,294 miles
- Test number
- 350946056565
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,483 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 100,483 miles
- Test number
- 809570086830
- AdvisoryParking brake only just made minimum requirement,advise to have system checked
Fail100,472 miles (+4,494)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,472 miles
- Test number
- 215617014526
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass95,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,978 miles
- Test number
- 638705276286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,967 miles (+2,833)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,967 miles
- Test number
- 955339988276
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,134 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 318990361763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,131 miles (+6,270)8 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,131 miles
- Test number
- 818903630396
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,861 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,861 miles
- Test number
- 385628420062
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail86,860 miles (+2,292)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 803711139263
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,568 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 84,568 miles
- Test number
- 735010247579
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,567 miles (+9,946)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,567 miles
- Test number
- 146425979917
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,621 miles (+9,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,621 miles
- Test number
- 745194764119
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass65,319 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,319 miles
- Test number
- 348291968721
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail65,318 miles (+4,615)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,318 miles
- Test number
- 255588867310
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass60,703 miles (+7,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 60,703 miles
- Test number
- 809332905267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,786 miles (+7,787)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,786 miles
- Test number
- 248197594467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,999 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 44,999 miles
- Test number
- 205994983142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,806 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,806 miles
- Test number
- 396582912281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,730 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 36,730 miles
- Test number
- 959647971210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail36,730 miles (+2,185)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,730 miles
- Test number
- 486806471275
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,545 miles (+4,362)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,545 miles
- Test number
- 171537460226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,183 miles (+5,313)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,183 miles
- Test number
- 220007669213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,870 miles
- Test number
- 232823068255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T120 MCV
- Does T120 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T120 MCV expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T120 MCV?
- The MOT on T120 MCV expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T120 MCV done?
- T120 MCV was recorded at 104,294 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 5,327 miles a year.
- Has T120 MCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T120 MCV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T120 MCV 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 T120 MCV find?
- T120 MCV failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; parking brake efficiency below requirements; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 1 more.
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