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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T282 SBJMOT history

T282 SBJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2025
Mileage
163,787 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T282 SBJ
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T282 SBJ was last recorded at 163,787 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,516 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,787 miles
  • 2023 – 162,435 miles
  • 2022 – 160,260 miles
  • 2020 – 159,237 miles
  • 2018 – 159,225 miles
  • 2017 – 157,580 miles
  • 2016 – 156,267 miles
  • 2015 – 153,364 miles
  • 2014 – 150,616 miles
  • 2013 – 145,929 miles
  • 2012 – 141,737 miles
  • 2010 – 137,992 miles
  • 2008 – 120,096 miles
  • 2007 – 110,404 miles
  • 2005 – 91,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,787 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust system weak

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.

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear metal brake pipes have some corrision

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre exhaust bracket missing but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,787 miles (+271)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,787 miles
    Test number
    516155932931
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system weak

  2. Pass163,516 miles (+1,081)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,516 miles
    Test number
    972568276222
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  3. Pass162,435 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    639441798355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,260 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,260 miles
    Test number
    184963275100
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail160,260 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,260 miles
    Test number
    476263704816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass159,237 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,237 miles
    Test number
    475607616011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,225 miles (+1,645)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,225 miles
    Test number
    820461605783
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,580 miles
    Test number
    724654187219
    • AdvisoryNear side rear metal brake pipe is starting to rust

  9. Fail157,580 miles (+1,313)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,580 miles
    Test number
    182130141443
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear metal brake pipe is starting to rust

  10. Pass156,267 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,267 miles
    Test number
    627061338954
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes have some corrision
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail156,243 miles (+2,879)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,243 miles
    Test number
    958984040113
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes have some corrision
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass153,364 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    153,364 miles
    Test number
    345929935100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  13. Fail153,364 miles (+2,748)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,364 miles
    Test number
    688919635144
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  14. Pass150,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,616 miles
    Test number
    115876924195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail150,616 miles (+4,687)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,616 miles
    Test number
    897912724133
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass145,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    145,929 miles
    Test number
    807530833034
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls slightly perished

  17. Fail145,928 miles (+4,191)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,928 miles
    Test number
    258840933026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls slightly perished

  18. Pass141,737 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    707863832068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,992 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    442795360468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,425 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    129,425 miles
    Test number
    362364100056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,096 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,096 miles
    Test number
    103323448367
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass120,096 miles (+9,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    120,096 miles
    Test number
    623153448321
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass110,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    470872067375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,404 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    730952767329
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass110,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    922892767369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,404 miles (+10,809)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    954832667323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass99,595 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    99,595 miles
    Test number
    781762407095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    192471505307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T282 SBJ

Does T282 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T282 SBJ expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T282 SBJ?
The MOT on T282 SBJ expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T282 SBJ done?
T282 SBJ was recorded at 163,787 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has T282 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T282 SBJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T282 SBJ 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 T282 SBJ find?
T282 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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