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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T166 TVMMOT history

T166 TVM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
100,571 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 TVM
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 TVM was last recorded at 100,571 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 2,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,516 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,055 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,571 miles
  • 2021 – 98,516 miles
  • 2020 – 97,721 miles
  • 2019 – 95,320 miles
  • 2018 – 92,953 miles
  • 2017 – 90,358 miles
  • 2016 – 86,926 miles
  • 2015 – 84,754 miles
  • 2014 – 81,743 miles
  • 2013 – 77,736 miles
  • 2012 – 75,295 miles
  • 2011 – 71,263 miles
  • 2010 – 67,232 miles
  • 2009 – 61,628 miles
  • 2008 – 59,647 miles
  • 2007 – 56,960 miles
  • 2006 – 53,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,571 miles (+2,055)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    159753308917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding

  2. Pass98,516 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    676139711250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,516 miles (+795)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    140310458370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    665684455324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,718 miles (+2,398)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    120635835032
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    561087752380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,320 miles (+2,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    279139766161
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,953 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    543659098115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass90,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    806031218386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail90,358 miles (+3,432)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    956383902014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass86,926 miles (+2,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    725967378921
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass84,754 miles (+3,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    629219685088
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass81,743 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,743 miles
    Test number
    968285284088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    746380783011
    • 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)

  15. Fail77,736 miles (+2,441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    509219373089
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass75,295 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    125329072476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass71,263 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    626869081060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    940454480020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,231 miles (+5,603)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    590983080022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass61,628 miles (+1,981)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    842768869053
    • NoteNearside of floor/chassis damaged
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tryres slightly perished

  21. Pass59,647 miles (+2,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    614896888080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass56,960 miles (+3,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    743942287064
    • NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape

  23. Pass53,155 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    421508786094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,125 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    624177586060
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNSF tyre sidewall has been worn / run flat and gone soft.

Questions about T166 TVM

Does T166 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 TVM expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 TVM?
The MOT on T166 TVM expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 TVM done?
T166 TVM was recorded at 100,571 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has T166 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 TVM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T166 TVM 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 T166 TVM find?
T166 TVM passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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