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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T20 VRTMOT history

T20 VRT is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,210 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 VRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 VRT was last recorded at 67,210 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2009: 32,455 miles, lower than 305,596 miles on 30 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,285 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,925 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,210 miles
  • 2025 – 62,285 miles
  • 2024 – 59,585 miles
  • 2023 – 54,817 miles
  • 2022 – 50,968 miles
  • 2020 – 49,763 miles
  • 2019 – 49,762 miles
  • 2017 – 49,552 miles
  • 2016 – 49,500 miles
  • 2015 – 48,973 miles
  • 2014 – 48,945 miles
  • 2013 – 44,753 miles
  • 2012 – 37,462 miles
  • 2011 – 37,227 miles
  • 2010 – 34,799 miles
  • 2009 – 32,455 miles
  • 2008 – 305,596 miles
  • 2007 – 28,363 miles
  • 2006 – 25,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,210 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    720439906457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,285 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    319657576896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,585 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,585 miles
    Test number
    376227099458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,817 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    206321263641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,968 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    148875162550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,814 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    180120257266
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,763 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    458950214800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,762 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    297580262364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,552 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    660254440683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,500 miles (+527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    616479081668
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers greased

  11. Pass48,973 miles (+28)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,973 miles
    Test number
    835913465165
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFloor pan corroding
    • NoteRear section of exhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront shock absorbers covered in grease

  12. Pass48,945 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    685513214168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront macpherson struts/shock absorbers and coil springs have been lubricated with grease. Unable to ascertain if front shock absorbers are leaking

  13. Fail48,934 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    717408074026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front shockabsorbers heavily greased/lubed unable to decide if either have fluid leak

  14. Pass44,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    938020073000
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail44,753 miles (+7,291)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    909510073091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,462 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    758706672002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,227 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,227 miles
    Test number
    537620491089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,799 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    770590620107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass32,455 miles (-273,141)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,455 miles
    Test number
    594871849069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/side rear tyre side wall perished
    • NoteO/side front tyre side wall perished and close to legal limet

  20. Pass305,596 miles (+277,233)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    305,596 miles
    Test number
    901450538038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,363 miles (+2,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    181226937447
    • NoteUNABLE TO FULLY TEST NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT AS CHILD SEAT IS FITTED

  22. Pass25,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,716 miles
    Test number
    831619336064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 VRT

Does T20 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 VRT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 VRT?
The MOT on T20 VRT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 VRT done?
T20 VRT was recorded at 67,210 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has T20 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 VRT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T20 VRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T20 VRT find?
T20 VRT passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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