Saab 9-3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T188 PGPMOT history
T188 PGP is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,097 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 185,097 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T188 PGP
- 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 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T188 PGP was last recorded at 185,097 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 185,093 miles · 21 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 185,097 miles
- 2023 – 185,091 miles
- 2022 – 183,567 miles
- 2021 – 183,489 miles
- 2019 – 182,770 miles
- 2015 – 177,926 miles
- 2013 – 172,926 miles
- 2012 – 167,473 miles
- 2011 – 163,781 miles
- 2010 – 163,675 miles
- 2009 – 151,687 miles
- 2008 – 142,349 miles
- 2007 – 131,760 miles
- 2006 – 118,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,097 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,097 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 185,097 miles
- Test number
- 537883060844
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail185,093 miles (+2)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,093 miles
- Test number
- 509267690598
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass185,091 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 185,091 miles
- Test number
- 796735984039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail185,082 miles (+1,515)2 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,082 miles
- Test number
- 102623202026
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bolts loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass183,567 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 183,567 miles
- Test number
- 933369608162
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail183,567 miles (+78)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,567 miles
- Test number
- 189967986047
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,489 miles (+719)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 183,489 miles
- Test number
- 832182285900
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,770 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 182,770 miles
- Test number
- 645700791889
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail182,770 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,770 miles
- Test number
- 360066568228
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass177,926 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 177,926 miles
- Test number
- 918102115147
- 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)
- NoteFront and rear tyres diffrent sizes
Fail177,926 miles (+5,000)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,926 miles
- Test number
- 887844805178
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- NoteFront and rear tyres diffrent sizes
Pass172,926 miles (+5,453)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 172,926 miles
- Test number
- 605652183107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,473 miles (+3,692)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 167,473 miles
- Test number
- 948506932189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,781 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 163,781 miles
- Test number
- 388246421152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,675 miles (+11,988)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 163,675 miles
- Test number
- 992725230254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,687 miles (+9,338)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 151,687 miles
- Test number
- 280188209107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,349 miles (+10,589)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 142,349 miles
- Test number
- 770899108104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass131,760 miles (+207)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 131,760 miles
- Test number
- 391407907185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,553 miles (+12,910)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,553 miles
- Test number
- 183174597021
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCondition of nearside and offside headlight patterns.
- NoteNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers.
Pass118,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 118,643 miles
- Test number
- 583190606101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,643 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,643 miles
- Test number
- 193926796460
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about T188 PGP
- Does T188 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T188 PGP expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T188 PGP?
- The MOT on T188 PGP expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T188 PGP done?
- T188 PGP was recorded at 185,097 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
- Has T188 PGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T188 PGP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T188 PGP 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 T188 PGP find?
- T188 PGP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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