
Saab 9-3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T280 RVEMOT history
T280 RVE is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 116,714 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T280 RVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T280 RVE was last recorded at 116,714 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 7,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 109,003 miles · 11 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,711 miles
- Average per year
- 4,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 116,714 miles
- 2022 – 109,003 miles
- 2021 – 104,866 miles
- 2019 – 99,326 miles
- 2018 – 91,778 miles
- 2017 – 84,132 miles
- 2016 – 80,321 miles
- 2015 – 76,857 miles
- 2014 – 71,455 miles
- 2013 – 68,492 miles
- 2012 – 66,518 miles
- 2011 – 63,271 miles
- 2010 – 59,514 miles
- 2009 – 57,698 miles
- 2008 – 53,195 miles
- 2007 – 45,587 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside front inner arch area corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside rear floor corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail116,714 miles (+7,711)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,714 miles
- Test number
- 255736099134
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,003 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,003 miles
- Test number
- 624010556953
- AdvisoryPatches of corrosion
Pass104,866 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,866 miles
- Test number
- 545137636190
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner arch area corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroded
Fail104,862 miles (+5,536)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,862 miles
- Test number
- 140831791093
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner arch area corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroded
Pass99,326 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,326 miles
- Test number
- 983150913788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,324 miles (+7,546)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,324 miles
- Test number
- 887324921303
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor area X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,778 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 91,778 miles
- Test number
- 865360162083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,774 miles (+47)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,774 miles
- Test number
- 150795630749
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,727 miles (+7,595)9 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,727 miles
- Test number
- 593715583969
- MajorBrake hose excessively damaged ferules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorFuel hose insecure flexi filler hose clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper spring seats on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system in poor condition
Pass84,132 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,132 miles
- Test number
- 402544930997
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail84,129 miles (+3,808)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,129 miles
- Test number
- 566745834079
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass80,321 miles (+3,464)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,321 miles
- Test number
- 402186974601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass76,857 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 76,857 miles
- Test number
- 208627215258
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass71,455 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,455 miles
- Test number
- 189363994488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail71,455 miles (+2,963)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,455 miles
- Test number
- 747593794058
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass68,492 miles7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,492 miles
- Test number
- 167495603162
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront suspension system is corroded
- NoteRear suspension system is corroded
Fail68,492 miles (+1,974)2 repaired7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,492 miles
- Test number
- 247565303199
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront suspension system is corroded
- NoteRear suspension system is corroded
Pass66,518 miles (+3,247)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,518 miles
- Test number
- 247300212197
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteOil leak from gear box (n/s drive shaft seal area)
- NoteRear exhaust clamp broken
Pass63,271 miles (+3,757)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 63,271 miles
- Test number
- 317265391052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass59,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,514 miles
- Test number
- 151783000148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,514 miles (+1,816)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,514 miles
- Test number
- 353563900118
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,698 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 57,698 miles
- Test number
- 662262419174
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass53,195 miles (+7,608)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,195 miles
- Test number
- 900116108127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,587 miles
- Test number
- 614373017156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T280 RVE
- Does T280 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T280 RVE expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T280 RVE?
- The MOT on T280 RVE expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T280 RVE done?
- T280 RVE was recorded at 116,714 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
- Has T280 RVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T280 RVE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T280 RVE 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 T280 RVE find?
- T280 RVE failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor, and 8 more.
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