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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T157 VDVMOT history

T157 VDV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,169 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 VDV was last recorded at 147,169 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,549 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,169 miles
  • 2025 – 144,549 miles
  • 2024 – 143,970 miles
  • 2023 – 143,476 miles
  • 2022 – 142,658 miles
  • 2021 – 141,231 miles
  • 2020 – 140,571 miles
  • 2019 – 139,582 miles
  • 2018 – 137,367 miles
  • 2017 – 134,210 miles
  • 2016 – 131,291 miles
  • 2015 – 126,747 miles
  • 2014 – 121,169 miles
  • 2013 – 117,006 miles
  • 2012 – 113,198 miles
  • 2011 – 108,800 miles
  • 2010 – 104,988 miles
  • 2009 – 99,136 miles
  • 2008 – 94,361 miles
  • 2007 – 86,596 miles
  • 2006 – 77,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,169 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,169 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,169 miles
    Test number
    658962032977
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  2. Pass144,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    215841207792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail144,549 miles (+579)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    428173595075
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass143,970 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    473770791058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,476 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,476 miles
    Test number
    562214137540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,658 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,658 miles
    Test number
    908333947673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    564937863162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,231 miles (+660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    539119747347
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass140,571 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,571 miles
    Test number
    776594593946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle boot floor and rear structure corroded

  10. Pass139,582 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,582 miles
    Test number
    715072617802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,367 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,367 miles
    Test number
    420831429010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,210 miles
    Test number
    840520814501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,210 miles (+2,919)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,210 miles
    Test number
    578173118560
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

  14. Pass131,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    535659798100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy (7.1.2)

  15. Fail131,291 miles (+4,544)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    332231661988
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy (7.1.2)

  16. Fail126,747 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    275897975038
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass126,747 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    569917475038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass121,169 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    639149364043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,006 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    445896263038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,198 miles (+4,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    859699652007
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass damaged

  21. Pass108,800 miles (+3,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,800 miles
    Test number
    768201961028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass104,988 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    552693880017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,136 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    561105779034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,361 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    273146688049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,596 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    481702087005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    853653086075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T157 VDV

Does T157 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 VDV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 VDV?
The MOT on T157 VDV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 VDV done?
T157 VDV was recorded at 147,169 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has T157 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 VDV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T157 VDV 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 T157 VDV find?
T157 VDV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: gearbox mounting defective.

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