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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T225 EBWMOT history

T225 EBW is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2023
Mileage
121,859 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 EBW was last recorded at 121,859 miles on 28 May 2022, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,786 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,859 miles
  • 2021 – 113,775 miles
  • 2020 – 112,065 miles
  • 2019 – 108,531 miles
  • 2017 – 104,006 miles
  • 2016 – 103,242 miles
  • 2015 – 102,565 miles
  • 2014 – 101,618 miles
  • 2013 – 99,840 miles
  • 2012 – 97,260 miles
  • 2011 – 92,688 miles
  • 2010 – 85,880 miles
  • 2009 – 81,687 miles
  • 2008 – 80,111 miles
  • 2007 – 77,654 miles
  • 2006 – 72,893 miles
  • 2005 – 65,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,859 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet struts weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front unofficial sticker in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel filter corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,859 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,859 miles
    Test number
    488029837962
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front unofficial sticker in screen
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  2. Fail121,786 miles (+8,011)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,786 miles
    Test number
    573298171344
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust pipe snapped in two , no exhaust emmissions coming out of rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front unofficial sticker in screen
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  3. Pass113,775 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,775 miles
    Test number
    433253644318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,678 miles (+1,613)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    713776015621
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass112,065 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    571655799846
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail112,047 miles (+3,516)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    871235316152
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass108,531 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    405014130631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish and wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  8. Fail108,531 miles (+4,525)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    264648363907
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish and wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Pass104,006 miles (+764)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,006 miles
    Test number
    690909230655
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis leg (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o.s.f tyre perished & worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis leg (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Pass103,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    472961187869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail103,242 miles (+677)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    808072363223
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass102,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    771661442448
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail102,565 miles (+947)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    795016717676
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,618 miles (+1,778)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,618 miles
    Test number
    187424324308
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass99,840 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    428396823454
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN.s.f inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.
    • NoteO.s.f headlight has water inside,but effecting beam patten.

  16. Fail99,840 miles (+2,580)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    617556723365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN.s.f inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.
    • NoteO.s.f headlight has water inside,but effecting beam patten.

  17. Pass97,260 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    929752012384
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN.s.f inner driveshaft oil leaking.
    • NoteN.s.f tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteSmall chip in n.s.f headlight
    • NoteWater inside o.s.f headlight not effecting beam patten.

  18. Fail97,260 miles (+4,572)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    257530312394
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN.s.f inner driveshaft oil leaking.
    • NoteN.s.f tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteSmall chip in n.s.f headlight
    • NoteWater inside o.s.f headlight not effecting beam patten.

  19. Pass92,688 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    615377321324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail92,668 miles (+6,788)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    935200421336
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass85,880 miles (+4,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    260579420328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,687 miles (+1,576)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,687 miles
    Test number
    234907529340
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise condensation inside o/s headlamp lense.
    • NoteAdvise slight deterioration of number plates.

  23. Pass80,111 miles (+2,457)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    643402218387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip in n/s head lamp lens

  24. Pass77,654 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    194717977299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,893 miles (+7,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    664913876129
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass65,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2006
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    252043725491
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T225 EBW

Does T225 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T225 EBW expired on 2 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T225 EBW?
The MOT on T225 EBW expired on 2 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T225 EBW done?
T225 EBW was recorded at 121,859 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has T225 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 EBW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T225 EBW 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 T225 EBW find?
T225 EBW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with 4 advisories: central front bonnet struts weak; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front unofficial sticker in screen, and 1 more.

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