Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc
T16 VGNMOT history
T16 VGN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 163,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,712 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 VGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 VGN was last recorded at 163,712 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,483 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,229 miles
- Average per year
- 4,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,712 miles
- 2025 – 160,483 miles
- 2023 – 155,897 miles
- 2022 – 150,721 miles
- 2021 – 145,786 miles
- 2020 – 143,373 miles
- 2019 – 139,425 miles
- 2018 – 135,819 miles
- 2017 – 131,368 miles
- 2016 – 127,016 miles
- 2015 – 122,018 miles
- 2014 – 117,129 miles
- 2013 – 112,962 miles
- 2012 – 105,803 miles
- 2011 – 98,459 miles
- 2010 – 89,157 miles
- 2009 – 85,680 miles
- 2008 – 83,798 miles
- 2007 – 72,376 miles
- 2006 – 65,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,712 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing and boot inner sliding on drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside inner cv boot slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside front anti roll bar link cover deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
34 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,712 miles (+3,229)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,712 miles
- Test number
- 970240936109
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing and boot inner sliding on drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,483 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,483 miles
- Test number
- 475442209430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,149 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,149 miles
- Test number
- 835010595703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,897 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 155,897 miles
- Test number
- 353784755287
- AdvisoryOffside inner cv boot slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link cover deteriorated
Fail155,897 miles (+5,176)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,897 miles
- Test number
- 109247976870
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside inner cv boot slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link cover deteriorated
Pass150,721 miles (+4,935)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,721 miles
- Test number
- 822721462248
- AdvisoryNearside rear chassis corroding around spring seat
- AdvisoryOffside front floor corroding
- AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded in various places
Pass145,786 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 145,786 miles
- Test number
- 780509048331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail145,785 miles (+2,412)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,785 miles
- Test number
- 745037057639
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded/ holed,just outside prescribed area
Pass143,373 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 143,373 miles
- Test number
- 287564516149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,373 miles (+3,948)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,373 miles
- Test number
- 769452726831
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,425 miles (+3,606)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,425 miles
- Test number
- 914411313841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,819 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 135,819 miles
- Test number
- 238435545397
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear & nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corrorded
- AdvisorySome movement of bulkhead around steering rack mounts
Fail135,819 miles (+4,451)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,819 miles
- Test number
- 980119977289
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear & nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corrorded
- AdvisorySome movement of bulkhead around steering rack mounts
Pass131,368 miles (+4,352)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 131,368 miles
- Test number
- 554946762998
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryGear oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass127,016 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,016 miles
- Test number
- 200233624271
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 Corners (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion To All Short Pipes To Calipers all round (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Both Front Tyres Slightly Feathered on outer edges
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak Suspect Front Crankshaft Oil Seal 3litres added prior to emmisions test
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front Struts (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very Slight Play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rears (2.7.3)
Fail127,016 miles (+4,998)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,016 miles
- Test number
- 368573474524
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Broken Link (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Plating Required (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 Corners (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion To All Short Pipes To Calipers all round (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator has a hole in
- AdvisoryFront Both Front Tyres Slightly Feathered on outer edges
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak Suspect Front Crankshaft Oil Seal 3litres added prior to emmisions test
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front Struts (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very Slight Play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rears (2.7.3)
Pass122,018 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,018 miles
- Test number
- 165897915250
- NoteFront brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- NoteOffside rear spring seat area / chassis heavily corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteRear wheels slightly buckled
Fail122,018 miles (+4,889)1 dangerous2 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,018 miles
- Test number
- 255097515250
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- NoteOffside rear spring seat area / chassis heavily corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteRear wheels slightly buckled
Pass117,129 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,129 miles
- Test number
- 529479204226
- NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteBoth rear brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteNearside front brake juddering slightly
- NoteOffside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOffside rear spring seat area quite heavily corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge and nearside rear tyre out of shape
Fail117,129 miles (+4,167)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,129 miles
- Test number
- 669509304231
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteBoth rear brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteNearside front brake juddering slightly
- NoteOffside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOffside rear spring seat area quite heavily corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge and nearside rear tyre out of shape
Pass112,962 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,962 miles
- Test number
- 109338713261
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteBoth nearside wheels slightly buckled
- NoteBoth rear shockers damp
- NoteEngine noise
- NoteGear oil leak
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroding
Fail112,962 miles (+7,159)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,962 miles
- Test number
- 709288613251
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteBoth nearside wheels slightly buckled
- NoteBoth rear shockers damp
- NoteEngine noise
- NoteGear oil leak
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroding
Pass105,803 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 709299702287
- NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteFront brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
- NoteOffside rear spring seat corroded
- NoteRear brakes juddering just in limit
Fail105,803 miles (+7,344)1 dangerous4 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 969146202292
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteFront brakes juddering, just in limit
- NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
- NoteOffside drive shaft seat leaking
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear spring seat corroded
- NoteRear brakes juddering just in limit
Pass98,459 miles (+9,302)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 98,459 miles
- Test number
- 329756001256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,157 miles (+66)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 89,157 miles
- Test number
- 402668440118
- NoteCorrosion on frontstruts
- NoteCv boot perished o/s
Fail89,091 miles (+3,411)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,091 miles
- Test number
- 152714730121
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion on frontstruts
- NoteCv boot perished o/s
Pass85,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 85,680 miles
- Test number
- 364468739169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,680 miles (+1,882)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,680 miles
- Test number
- 982828939181
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Fail83,798 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,798 miles
- Test number
- 450583748143
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass83,798 miles (+11,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 83,798 miles
- Test number
- 990403048179
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail72,376 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,376 miles
- Test number
- 120188727127
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,376 miles (+6,467)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 72,376 miles
- Test number
- 613058727197
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 882461356153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 VGN
- Does T16 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 VGN is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 VGN?
- The MOT on T16 VGN is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 VGN done?
- T16 VGN was recorded at 163,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
- Has T16 VGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 VGN has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T16 VGN 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 T16 VGN find?
- T16 VGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing and boot inner sliding on drive shaft; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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