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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T281 VOGMOT history

T281 VOG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,750 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 VOG
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 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 VOG was last recorded at 105,750 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2017: 87,890 miles, lower than 93,363 miles on 18 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,435 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,315 miles
Average per year
3,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,750 miles
  • 2021 – 102,435 miles
  • 2020 – 101,819 miles
  • 2019 – 101,469 miles
  • 2018 – 100,740 miles
  • 2017 – 87,890 miles
  • 2016 – 93,363 miles
  • 2015 – 89,373 miles
  • 2014 – 85,171 miles
  • 2013 – 78,382 miles
  • 2012 – 75,627 miles
  • 2011 – 72,222 miles
  • 2010 – 68,074 miles
  • 2009 – 61,233 miles
  • 2008 – 54,587 miles
  • 2007 – 48,362 miles
  • 2006 – 42,359 miles
  • 2005 – 33,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,750 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    549654128219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,435 miles (+616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    136582772656
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass101,819 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    359302254186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    288809267981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail101,469 miles (+729)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    700631550319
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass100,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    464973871135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak

  7. Fail100,740 miles (+12,850)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    293804401162
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak

  8. Pass87,890 miles (-5,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    255949005337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    306417815281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,363 miles (+3,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    564206572193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass89,373 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    769244895198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,171 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    637510614238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,382 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    959248293173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,627 miles (+3,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    806870602249
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass72,222 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    159824691159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,074 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    992294100253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,233 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    714497789178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,587 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    940380208264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,362 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    350067207206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,359 miles (+9,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    764622116214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    262375295405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 VOG

Does T281 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 VOG is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 VOG?
The MOT on T281 VOG is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 VOG done?
T281 VOG was recorded at 105,750 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
Has T281 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 VOG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T281 VOG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T281 VOG find?
T281 VOG passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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