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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T243 VVXMOT history

T243 VVX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,953 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 VVX
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
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 VVX was last recorded at 100,953 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,514 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,953 miles
  • 2025 – 100,514 miles
  • 2024 – 99,888 miles
  • 2023 – 98,891 miles
  • 2022 – 95,877 miles
  • 2021 – 94,193 miles
  • 2020 – 92,466 miles
  • 2019 – 88,103 miles
  • 2018 – 84,827 miles
  • 2017 – 79,465 miles
  • 2010 – 79,317 miles
  • 2009 – 79,039 miles
  • 2008 – 78,947 miles
  • 2006 – 68,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,953 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead, no holes.

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,953 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,953 miles
    Test number
    459974424044
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead, no holes.

  2. Pass100,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    785435654746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  3. Fail100,512 miles (+624)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,512 miles
    Test number
    507976278054
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  4. Pass99,888 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    695524820597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,891 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    778698383780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,890 miles (+3,013)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    211238808214
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass95,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    707673458340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,877 miles (+1,684)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    312624892955
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,193 miles (+1,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    167650365926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on park brake lever.

  10. Pass92,466 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,466 miles
    Test number
    283493190829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,103 miles (+3,276)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    626266165077
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass84,827 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    143232853940
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail84,823 miles (+5,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    534625201220
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    321146473902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,465 miles (+148)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    772292386136
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass79,317 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,317 miles
    Test number
    450232430128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,039 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    873835059185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,947 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    122440238158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,940 miles (+10,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    952333228153
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass68,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    721915636363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 VVX

Does T243 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 VVX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 VVX?
The MOT on T243 VVX is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 VVX done?
T243 VVX was recorded at 100,953 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has T243 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 VVX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 VVX 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 T243 VVX find?
T243 VVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion to bulkhead, no holes..

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