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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T258 NBLMOT history

T258 NBL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2022
Mileage
125,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T258 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T258 NBL was last recorded at 125,675 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 3,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,890 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,785 miles
Average per year
4,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,675 miles
  • 2021 – 121,890 miles
  • 2020 – 119,941 miles
  • 2019 – 114,630 miles
  • 2018 – 111,353 miles
  • 2016 – 109,561 miles
  • 2015 – 108,703 miles
  • 2014 – 105,708 miles
  • 2013 – 101,987 miles
  • 2012 – 98,163 miles
  • 2011 – 87,515 miles
  • 2010 – 81,621 miles
  • 2009 – 76,854 miles
  • 2007 – 70,553 miles
  • 2006 – 58,076 miles
  • 2005 – 54,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,675 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,675 miles (+3,785)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    365565158983
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass121,890 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    829340904801
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new flexy section clamp slight blow emissions passed ok (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded surface corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lense cracked

  3. Fail121,890 miles (+1,949)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    800814569461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new flexy section clamp slight blow emissions passed ok (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded surface corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lense cracked

  4. Pass119,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    741854791710
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lense cracked at bottom
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyrtes near 2mm wearbars

  5. Fail119,941 miles (+5,311)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    440580056813
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lense cracked at bottom
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyrtes near 2mm wearbars

  6. Pass114,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,630 miles
    Test number
    322402893834
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lens small hole
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyyres getting near to wearbars

  7. Fail114,630 miles (+3,277)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,630 miles
    Test number
    149784463406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front clear indicator lens small hole
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyyres getting near to wearbars

  8. Pass111,353 miles (+1,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    471041478839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator bulb discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator bulb discoloured
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  9. Pass109,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    511719740238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail109,561 miles (+858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    153882428317
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass108,703 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    298454975102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,708 miles (+3,721)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    308483384197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre deteriated

  13. Pass101,987 miles (+3,824)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    986284683127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR tyre sidewall cracking

  14. Pass98,163 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,163 miles
    Test number
    868480592286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,327 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    467342512008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail95,327 miles (+7,812)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    536562312030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass87,515 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    455939811096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,621 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    710878310027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass81,621 miles (+4,767)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    844328810077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass76,854 miles (+6,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    641620939059
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass70,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    232261767248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,553 miles (+12,477)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    483151067207
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Pass58,076 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,076 miles
    Test number
    341028956170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    761517365133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T258 NBL

Does T258 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T258 NBL expired on 26 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T258 NBL?
The MOT on T258 NBL expired on 26 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T258 NBL done?
T258 NBL was recorded at 125,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 4,192 miles a year.
Has T258 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T258 NBL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T258 NBL 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 T258 NBL find?
T258 NBL failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 3 dangerous defects and 6 major defects: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 6 more.

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