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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T142 ALJMOT history

T142 ALJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2023
Mileage
158,165 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 ALJ was last recorded at 158,165 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,081 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
2,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,165 miles
  • 2021 – 157,081 miles
  • 2020 – 156,031 miles
  • 2019 – 154,791 miles
  • 2018 – 153,178 miles
  • 2017 – 151,807 miles
  • 2016 – 150,231 miles
  • 2015 – 148,220 miles
  • 2014 – 145,915 miles
  • 2013 – 142,814 miles
  • 2012 – 140,205 miles
  • 2011 – 137,486 miles
  • 2010 – 132,919 miles
  • 2009 – 128,171 miles
  • 2008 – 123,025 miles
  • 2007 – 117,387 miles
  • 2006 – 111,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,165 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFloor rusty both sides

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Passenger front tyre worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight oil leak from power steering component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,165 miles (+1,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,165 miles
    Test number
    236227909316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFloor rusty both sides

  2. Pass157,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    950657513308
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail157,077 miles (+1,046)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,077 miles
    Test number
    673214433593
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass156,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,031 miles
    Test number
    123435816670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,024 miles (+1,233)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    426049942905
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass154,791 miles (+1,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,791 miles
    Test number
    394693905695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass153,178 miles (+1,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    153,178 miles
    Test number
    973675043855
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass151,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,807 miles
    Test number
    837100010747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,807 miles (+1,576)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,807 miles
    Test number
    145029996591
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass150,231 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,231 miles
    Test number
    558264007607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPassenger front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from power steering component

  11. Fail150,216 miles (+1,996)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,216 miles
    Test number
    146077713811
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPassenger front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from power steering component

  12. Pass148,220 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,220 miles
    Test number
    198098567849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,915 miles (+3,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,915 miles
    Test number
    158683554223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass142,814 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,814 miles
    Test number
    329845753459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass140,205 miles (+2,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    528228752210
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass137,486 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    137,486 miles
    Test number
    466278151231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,919 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,919 miles
    Test number
    363597750432
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass132,919 miles (+4,748)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    132,919 miles
    Test number
    853517550232
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass128,171 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    974687759224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,142 miles (+5,117)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    114461359242
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front tyres

  21. Pass123,025 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    281292858205
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  22. Fail123,025 miles (+5,638)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    390692258213
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  23. Pass117,387 miles (+6,047)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,387 miles
    Test number
    790773857285
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front tyres

  24. Pass111,340 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    203874956293
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Questions about T142 ALJ

Does T142 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T142 ALJ expired on 18 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T142 ALJ?
The MOT on T142 ALJ expired on 18 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T142 ALJ done?
T142 ALJ was recorded at 158,165 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
Has T142 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 ALJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T142 ALJ 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 T142 ALJ find?
T142 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; floor rusty both sides.

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