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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

T20 TPGMOT history

T20 TPG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
77,852 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 TPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T20 TPG was last recorded at 77,852 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 1,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,376 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,476 miles
Average per year
2,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,852 miles
  • 2022 – 76,376 miles
  • 2021 – 75,461 miles
  • 2019 – 73,953 miles
  • 2017 – 71,260 miles
  • 2016 – 69,070 miles
  • 2015 – 63,827 miles
  • 2014 – 59,021 miles
  • 2013 – 56,496 miles
  • 2012 – 54,391 miles
  • 2011 – 50,619 miles
  • 2010 – 45,034 miles
  • 2009 – 40,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,852 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet strut broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,852 miles (+1,476)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    855447146028
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet strut broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,376 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    307382055766
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,375 miles (+914)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    788990442670
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,461 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    262930988429
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  5. Fail75,451 miles (+1,498)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,451 miles
    Test number
    667773462581
    • MajorFront Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Coolant fan wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  6. Pass73,953 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    298436174972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to inner sill / floor pan (outside prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail73,949 miles (+2,689)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    330563283470
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to inner sill / floor pan (outside prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,260 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    568510988707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,070 miles (+5,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    702139272405
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50zr16 (perished) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass63,827 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    219821535118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,021 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    466541844170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    698951643139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail56,484 miles (+2,093)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    739021243155
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,391 miles (+3,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    628630232170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,619 miles (+5,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    335773321187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass45,034 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,034 miles
    Test number
    351256820169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass40,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    582974239111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 TPG

Does T20 TPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 TPG expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 TPG?
The MOT on T20 TPG expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 TPG done?
T20 TPG was recorded at 77,852 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 2,713 miles a year.
Has T20 TPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 TPG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T20 TPG 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 T20 TPG find?
T20 TPG failed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, and 11 more.

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