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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T168 UAPMOT history

T168 UAP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
114,760 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 UAP
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 UAP was last recorded at 114,760 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,738 miles · 22 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,760 miles
  • 2018 – 114,738 miles
  • 2017 – 114,604 miles
  • 2016 – 114,244 miles
  • 2015 – 113,901 miles
  • 2014 – 113,516 miles
  • 2013 – 113,281 miles
  • 2012 – 109,425 miles
  • 2011 – 106,092 miles
  • 2010 – 103,240 miles
  • 2009 – 99,567 miles
  • 2008 – 95,223 miles
  • 2007 – 88,864 miles
  • 2006 – 81,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,760 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,760 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,760 miles
    Test number
    642047872011
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

  2. Pass114,738 miles (+134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,738 miles
    Test number
    330587467540
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass114,604 miles (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    879101563208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead flexing under load (2.2.C.1h)

  4. Pass114,244 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    632408864085
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail114,212 miles (+311)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    454857823923
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass113,901 miles (+385)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,901 miles
    Test number
    285421265131
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVarious weld repairs to underside of vehicle

  7. Fail113,516 miles1 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    296667164168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust joint slight leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWeld repairs to floor areas

  8. Pass113,516 miles (+235)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    348767264182
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust joint slight leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWeld repairs to floor areas

  9. Pass113,281 miles (+10)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,281 miles
    Test number
    267123083426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts noisey but exessive play cannot be found
    • NoteFront exhaust poor condition
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  10. Fail113,271 miles (+3,846)2 failures7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    539427973179
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front suspension struts noisey but exessive play cannot be found
    • NoteFront exhaust poor condition
    • NoteNear side rear floor area corroding
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass109,425 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    757333662187
    • 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)

  12. Pass106,092 miles (+2,852)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    215159851144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Fail103,240 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    391831060139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront shocks corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  14. Pass103,240 miles (+3,673)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    883641160139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront shocks corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  15. Pass99,567 miles (+4,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    183941769174
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear registration plate in poor condition.

  16. Pass95,223 miles (+6,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    832114268182
    • NotePlease be advised od minor damage to off side corner of windscreen, not in A zone or B zone.

  17. Fail88,864 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    404335447169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  18. Pass88,864 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    411265947153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    931258156192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 UAP

Does T168 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T168 UAP expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T168 UAP?
The MOT on T168 UAP expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T168 UAP done?
T168 UAP was recorded at 114,760 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 1,856 miles a year.
Has T168 UAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 UAP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T168 UAP 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 T168 UAP find?
T168 UAP passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside door mirror damaged.

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