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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T226 JALMOT history

T226 JAL is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
140,412 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T226 JAL was last recorded at 140,412 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 1,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,768 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,644 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,412 miles
  • 2022 – 138,768 miles
  • 2021 – 138,391 miles
  • 2019 – 137,898 miles
  • 2018 – 137,743 miles
  • 2017 – 137,623 miles
  • 2016 – 135,777 miles
  • 2015 – 131,101 miles
  • 2014 – 120,736 miles
  • 2013 – 115,557 miles
  • 2012 – 111,200 miles
  • 2011 – 102,964 miles
  • 2010 – 97,149 miles
  • 2009 – 90,747 miles
  • 2008 – 86,542 miles
  • 2007 – 80,623 miles
  • 2006 – 76,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,412 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,412 miles (+1,644)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    821071415335
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,768 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,768 miles
    Test number
    941723225249
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,728 miles (+337)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    571759257615
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass138,391 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,391 miles
    Test number
    106783004722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,347 miles (+449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    779904165013
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass137,898 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,898 miles
    Test number
    636866423053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,743 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,743 miles
    Test number
    331795902030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,623 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,623 miles
    Test number
    392772567378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,777 miles (+4,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,777 miles
    Test number
    866449757965
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  10. Pass131,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    165695885083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,098 miles (+10,362)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    398105585028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEcu light on

  12. Pass120,736 miles (+5,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    855487974003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass115,557 miles (+4,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    707666183093
    • NoteRear brake pads low advise

  14. Fail111,200 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    645688882092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront shock absorber struts corroded
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  15. Pass111,200 miles (+8,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    879908082045
    • NoteFront shock absorber struts corroded
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  16. Pass102,964 miles (+5,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    436573371018
    • NoteRear tyres 2.5mm, exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

  17. Pass97,149 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    450788280028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,747 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    640093289043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,542 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    654618978048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,623 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    174137487033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    334644376000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 JAL

Does T226 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 JAL expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 JAL?
The MOT on T226 JAL expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 JAL done?
T226 JAL was recorded at 140,412 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has T226 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 JAL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T226 JAL 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 T226 JAL find?
T226 JAL failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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