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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T285 AGPMOT history

T285 AGP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,866 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 AGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 AGP was last recorded at 86,866 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,292 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,574 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,866 miles
  • 2025 – 85,292 miles
  • 2024 – 81,910 miles
  • 2023 – 78,683 miles
  • 2022 – 76,720 miles
  • 2021 – 73,916 miles
  • 2020 – 71,946 miles
  • 2018 – 68,585 miles
  • 2016 – 63,931 miles
  • 2015 – 61,593 miles
  • 2013 – 56,898 miles
  • 2011 – 52,773 miles
  • 2010 – 48,944 miles
  • 2008 – 46,296 miles
  • 2007 – 44,895 miles
  • 2006 – 40,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak - main pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front number plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,866 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    176171937239
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,866 miles (+1,574)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    535391720816
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,292 miles (+3,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,292 miles
    Test number
    761606611297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,910 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    899573487059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,900 miles (+3,217)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    863803259244
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass78,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    272077025233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail78,683 miles (+1,963)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    870466859016
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass76,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,720 miles
    Test number
    904854707125
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak - main pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,720 miles (+2,804)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,720 miles
    Test number
    680115622885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour 2 x rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak - main pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,916 miles
    Test number
    245858565206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,916 miles (+1,970)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,916 miles
    Test number
    249396699357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    228472414121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,946 miles (+3,361)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    130986303586
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    456480262562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,585 miles (+4,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    713620651652
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,931 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    261139808750
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair on exhaust

  17. Fail63,896 miles (+2,303)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    969627071195
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  18. Pass61,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    559525535172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,593 miles (+4,695)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    935235635182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass56,898 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    315278413378
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    226956133148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,923 miles (+3,150)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    489176533112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  23. Pass52,773 miles (+3,829)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    159400681297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass48,944 miles (+2,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    974694120169
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split on inner side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  25. Pass46,296 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    354458718344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass44,895 miles (+4,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    904209307383
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  27. Pass40,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    474792556230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 AGP

Does T285 AGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 AGP is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 AGP?
The MOT on T285 AGP is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 AGP done?
T285 AGP was recorded at 86,866 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has T285 AGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 AGP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T285 AGP 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 T285 AGP find?
T285 AGP passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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