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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T173 HGTMOT history

T173 HGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
132,042 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 HGT
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
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T173 HGT was last recorded at 132,042 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,010 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,042 miles
  • 2021 – 128,010 miles
  • 2020 – 122,932 miles
  • 2019 – 120,192 miles
  • 2018 – 119,476 miles
  • 2017 – 117,269 miles
  • 2016 – 113,707 miles
  • 2015 – 110,856 miles
  • 2014 – 107,542 miles
  • 2013 – 102,610 miles
  • 2011 – 101,852 miles
  • 2010 – 101,302 miles
  • 2009 – 97,135 miles
  • 2008 – 92,016 miles
  • 2007 – 88,233 miles
  • 2006 – 81,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,042 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,042 miles (+4,032)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,042 miles
    Test number
    847439838079
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass128,010 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    569819930682
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,003 miles (+5,071)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,003 miles
    Test number
    449162993537
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,932 miles
    Test number
    844959018745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,932 miles (+2,740)6 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,932 miles
    Test number
    518213134628
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,192 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    811237595904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,476 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,476 miles
    Test number
    810165400551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,269 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,269 miles
    Test number
    796241633337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass113,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,707 miles
    Test number
    941806430944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail113,707 miles (+2,851)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,707 miles
    Test number
    458588299840
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    648299765156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,856 miles (+3,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    937429665146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass107,542 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    627596674165
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass102,610 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,610 miles
    Test number
    696963163104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,852 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    126564521202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,302 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    723105810229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,135 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    583098909216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,016 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    543327508230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,110 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    821589508130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail91,108 miles (+2,875)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    913597908148
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNoise comming from o/s front wheel poss wheel bearing

  21. Pass88,233 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    152073097015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    803195926197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 HGT

Does T173 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 HGT expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 HGT?
The MOT on T173 HGT expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 HGT done?
T173 HGT was recorded at 132,042 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has T173 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 HGT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T173 HGT 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 T173 HGT find?
T173 HGT failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 5 major defects: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2, and 2 more.

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