Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc
T23 VGNMOT history
T23 VGN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 99,610 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 VGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 VGN was last recorded at 99,610 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,606 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,610 miles
- 2023 – 98,785 miles
- 2022 – 96,780 miles
- 2021 – 94,451 miles
- 2020 – 92,932 miles
- 2019 – 90,805 miles
- 2018 – 88,513 miles
- 2017 – 84,244 miles
- 2016 – 78,796 miles
- 2015 – 78,235 miles
- 2014 – 76,894 miles
- 2013 – 74,530 miles
- 2012 – 72,426 miles
- 2011 – 68,166 miles
- 2010 – 63,957 miles
- 2009 – 62,417 miles
- 2008 – 59,813 miles
- 2007 – 49,610 miles
- 2006 – 43,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,610 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,610 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,610 miles
- Test number
- 594969687317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,606 miles (+821)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,606 miles
- Test number
- 560784560421
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass98,785 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,785 miles
- Test number
- 427402763924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,780 miles (+2,000)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,780 miles
- Test number
- 158080044127
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass96,780 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 96,780 miles
- Test number
- 839943802570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,451 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,451 miles
- Test number
- 692574661572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,932 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 92,932 miles
- Test number
- 266000553885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,805 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,805 miles
- Test number
- 767260950574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,513 miles (+4,269)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 88,513 miles
- Test number
- 629847747156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,244 miles (+5,448)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 543449922240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,796 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 78,796 miles
- Test number
- 875418347487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,235 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,235 miles
- Test number
- 518936501952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,894 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,894 miles
- Test number
- 438601784102
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Fail76,894 miles (+2,364)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,894 miles
- Test number
- 827921384176
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass74,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,530 miles
- Test number
- 246081213272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,530 miles (+2,104)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,530 miles
- Test number
- 335276203236
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass72,426 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 72,426 miles
- Test number
- 919028902224
- NoteO/s front brake disc corroded
Fail72,422 miles (+4,256)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,422 miles
- Test number
- 247144092102
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s front brake disc corroded
Pass68,166 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 68,166 miles
- Test number
- 398846981105
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s front driveshaft inner grease cover slight leak
Fail68,166 miles (+4,209)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,166 miles
- Test number
- 598216181115
- Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s front driveshaft inner grease cover slight leak
Pass63,957 miles (+1,540)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,957 miles
- Test number
- 120426380192
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s inner driveshaft coupling grease cover slight leak
Pass62,417 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,417 miles
- Test number
- 293734389411
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s driveshaft inner boot leaking
Fail62,416 miles (+2,603)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,416 miles
- Test number
- 220641869493
- FailureNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s inner driveshaft grease cover leaking
Pass59,813 miles (+216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,813 miles
- Test number
- 243668478402
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail59,597 miles (+9,987)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,597 miles
- Test number
- 741930278120
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass49,610 miles (+5,892)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 49,610 miles
- Test number
- 522627477114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,718 miles
- Test number
- 172964866173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 VGN
- Does T23 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T23 VGN expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T23 VGN?
- The MOT on T23 VGN expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T23 VGN done?
- T23 VGN was recorded at 99,610 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 3,086 miles a year.
- Has T23 VGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 VGN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T23 VGN 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 T23 VGN find?
- T23 VGN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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