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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T181 VMAMOT history

T181 VMA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
119,301 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 VMA
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 VMA was last recorded at 119,301 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 3,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,710 miles · 20 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
3,591 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,301 miles
  • 2019 – 115,710 miles
  • 2017 – 110,822 miles
  • 2016 – 105,781 miles
  • 2015 – 100,118 miles
  • 2014 – 93,649 miles
  • 2013 – 88,017 miles
  • 2012 – 84,811 miles
  • 2011 – 81,893 miles
  • 2010 – 78,793 miles
  • 2009 – 77,362 miles
  • 2008 – 76,053 miles
  • 2007 – 70,957 miles
  • 2006 – 64,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,301 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    478040150856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass115,710 miles (+4,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    560446926011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass110,822 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    470264468744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass105,781 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    336165733496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,118 miles (+6,469)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    346016575148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteClips on fuel filler hose corroded

  6. Pass93,649 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    878071164174
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  7. Pass88,017 miles (+3,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    837936873123
    • NotePlastic trims fitted to sills
    • NoteTear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  8. Pass84,811 miles (+2,918)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    758152862028
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass81,893 miles (+3,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    109124361443
    • NoteFront no plate slight cracked
    • NoteN/s headlamp slight damage

  10. Pass78,793 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    724272800141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,362 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    844822539164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,053 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,053 miles
    Test number
    130560638147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    393224037108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail70,957 miles (+5,985)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    401652837123
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose corroded

  15. Pass64,972 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    201579036445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T181 VMA

Does T181 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 VMA expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 VMA?
The MOT on T181 VMA expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 VMA done?
T181 VMA was recorded at 119,301 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has T181 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 VMA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2007.
Has the mileage on T181 VMA 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 T181 VMA find?
T181 VMA passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

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