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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T179 ONGMOT history

T179 ONG is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,783 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 ONG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 ONG was last recorded at 61,783 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,231 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,783 miles
  • 2025 – 61,231 miles
  • 2024 – 59,996 miles
  • 2023 – 59,290 miles
  • 2022 – 55,144 miles
  • 2021 – 53,344 miles
  • 2020 – 52,294 miles
  • 2019 – 50,892 miles
  • 2018 – 49,665 miles
  • 2017 – 48,578 miles
  • 2016 – 47,409 miles
  • 2015 – 45,962 miles
  • 2014 – 43,397 miles
  • 2013 – 41,227 miles
  • 2012 – 38,803 miles
  • 2011 – 37,548 miles
  • 2010 – 33,476 miles
  • 2009 – 29,687 miles
  • 2008 – 24,706 miles
  • 2007 – 19,915 miles
  • 2006 – 16,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,783 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,783 miles (+552)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    807136558162
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    995848896033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,231 miles (+1,235)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    685340653338
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,996 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,996 miles
    Test number
    983288415417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,290 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    177086137303
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,144 miles (+1,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    902661483092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,344 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,344 miles
    Test number
    254808319842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,343 miles (+1,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    750259342056
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,294 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    881388823113
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass50,892 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    815819503402
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass49,665 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    971482339206
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront WHEEL TUB SLIGHT CORROSION

  12. Pass48,578 miles (+1,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    644569263740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass47,409 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    665402627554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisorySlight cut in o/s/r tyre

  14. Fail47,409 miles (+1,447)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    371892189756
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisorySlight cut in o/s/r tyre

  15. Pass45,962 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    807376775077
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass43,397 miles (+2,170)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    599856974064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass41,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    686914583075
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail41,227 miles (+2,424)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    838924483085
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass38,803 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    327860892032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass37,548 miles (+4,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    135773281032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust 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)

  21. Fail33,476 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    100915670483
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust 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)

  22. Pass33,476 miles (+3,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    901905170026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust 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)

  23. Fail29,687 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    173789779468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside wipere blade split

  24. Pass29,687 miles (+4,981)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    272639779080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside wipere blade split

  25. Pass24,706 miles (+4,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,706 miles
    Test number
    682669078019
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass19,915 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,915 miles
    Test number
    610782287018
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass16,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,603 miles
    Test number
    983065276101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about T179 ONG

Does T179 ONG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 ONG is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 ONG?
The MOT on T179 ONG is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 ONG done?
T179 ONG was recorded at 61,783 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has T179 ONG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 ONG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T179 ONG 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 T179 ONG find?
T179 ONG passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective.

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