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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T135 BGTMOT history

T135 BGT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
169,215 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T135 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T135 BGT was last recorded at 169,215 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,210 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,215 miles
  • 2024 – 169,210 miles
  • 2022 – 169,156 miles
  • 2021 – 168,976 miles
  • 2020 – 164,756 miles
  • 2019 – 162,335 miles
  • 2017 – 160,462 miles
  • 2016 – 154,891 miles
  • 2014 – 150,049 miles
  • 2013 – 143,831 miles
  • 2012 – 135,830 miles
  • 2011 – 125,988 miles
  • 2010 – 115,226 miles
  • 2009 – 105,831 miles
  • 2008 – 99,519 miles
  • 2007 – 92,377 miles
  • 2006 – 86,262 miles
  • 2005 – 70,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,215 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,215 miles
    Test number
    687310304242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass169,210 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,210 miles
    Test number
    738706324802
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass169,160 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,160 miles
    Test number
    989969197661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass169,156 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,156 miles
    Test number
    357786505802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass168,976 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,976 miles
    Test number
    888799839991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,756 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,756 miles
    Test number
    549601738481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,335 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,335 miles
    Test number
    340906779856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,322 miles (+1,860)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,322 miles
    Test number
    262550074647
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass160,462 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,462 miles
    Test number
    152408555423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,891 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,891 miles
    Test number
    224639065577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail154,880 miles (+4,831)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,880 miles
    Test number
    756442849184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass150,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,049 miles
    Test number
    409453474226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,049 miles (+6,218)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,049 miles
    Test number
    335503274206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust section heavily corroded but no gas leaks at the time of the test

  14. Pass143,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,831 miles
    Test number
    527635353252
    • NoteExhaust system corroding but no gas leaks at the time of test

  15. Fail143,831 miles (+8,001)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,831 miles
    Test number
    918725553298
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroding but no gas leaks at the time of test

  16. Pass135,830 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,830 miles
    Test number
    759868862263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,988 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    666513861277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass115,226 miles (+103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    840430130137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail115,123 miles (+9,292)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    254405720124
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass105,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    464386289079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,831 miles (+6,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    803626389023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass99,519 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,519 miles
    Test number
    633297308111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass92,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    564578507184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,377 miles (+6,115)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    124667307138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass86,262 miles (+15,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    351389186299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,909 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    283864685291
    • NoteSlight oil mist o/s/r shocker.

Questions about T135 BGT

Does T135 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T135 BGT expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T135 BGT?
The MOT on T135 BGT expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T135 BGT done?
T135 BGT was recorded at 169,215 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has T135 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T135 BGT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T135 BGT 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 T135 BGT find?
T135 BGT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint.

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