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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T196 KVWMOT history

T196 KVW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
163,350 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 KVW
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 KVW was last recorded at 163,350 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,348 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,350 miles
  • 2023 – 161,577 miles
  • 2022 – 158,318 miles
  • 2021 – 156,463 miles
  • 2019 – 153,032 miles
  • 2018 – 147,668 miles
  • 2017 – 146,168 miles
  • 2016 – 141,766 miles
  • 2015 – 133,927 miles
  • 2014 – 128,628 miles
  • 2013 – 125,534 miles
  • 2012 – 120,863 miles
  • 2011 – 115,443 miles
  • 2010 – 109,927 miles
  • 2009 – 104,652 miles
  • 2007 – 93,950 miles
  • 2006 – 89,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,350 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,350 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,350 miles
    Test number
    973601910563
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail163,348 miles (+27)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,348 miles
    Test number
    412675894620
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail163,321 miles (+1,744)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,321 miles
    Test number
    915205235549
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner bush and gaiter (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,577 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,577 miles
    Test number
    972218338702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,318 miles (+1,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,318 miles
    Test number
    579146789022
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,463 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,463 miles
    Test number
    740054806721
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,032 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,032 miles
    Test number
    621627437837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,668 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,668 miles
    Test number
    749632347955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    210835122682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail146,168 miles (+4,402)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    148519065357
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass141,766 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,766 miles
    Test number
    394695385589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,927 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,927 miles
    Test number
    159959215482
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Fail133,901 miles (+5,273)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    406604315067
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  14. Pass128,628 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    319877824090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,577 miles (+3,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    639390624000
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass125,534 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,534 miles
    Test number
    666601213025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,863 miles (+5,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    766499502017
    • NoteRear washer not working
    • NoteRear/middle heat shield insecure

  18. Pass115,443 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    119418921040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,442 miles (+5,515)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,442 miles
    Test number
    378887721087
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass109,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    792289110092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail109,927 miles (+5,275)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    974598710013
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass104,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    182490029443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,652 miles (+10,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    734580529043
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass93,950 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    122158827211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,238 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    864695626323
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slightly damaged outer walls
    • NoteRear discs have slight rust on surface

Questions about T196 KVW

Does T196 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 KVW expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 KVW?
The MOT on T196 KVW expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 KVW done?
T196 KVW was recorded at 163,350 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
Has T196 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 KVW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T196 KVW 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 T196 KVW find?
T196 KVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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