
Saab 9-3
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T287 RVEMOT history
T287 RVE is a white petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 172,999 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T287 RVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T287 RVE was last recorded at 172,999 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,995 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,999 miles
- 2024 – 168,498 miles
- 2023 – 167,106 miles
- 2022 – 165,135 miles
- 2021 – 161,580 miles
- 2019 – 159,086 miles
- 2018 – 153,746 miles
- 2017 – 150,311 miles
- 2016 – 138,041 miles
- 2015 – 128,566 miles
- 2014 – 115,037 miles
- 2013 – 104,282 miles
- 2012 – 97,046 miles
- 2011 – 90,592 miles
- 2010 – 84,771 miles
- 2009 – 80,350 miles
- 2008 – 78,241 miles
- 2007 – 68,580 miles
- 2006 – 65,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,999 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 172,999 miles
- Test number
- 949071408624
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail172,995 miles (+4,497)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,995 miles
- Test number
- 982752398788
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,498 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 168,498 miles
- Test number
- 443713563671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,106 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 167,106 miles
- Test number
- 226850219230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,095 miles (+1,960)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,095 miles
- Test number
- 707649330265
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass165,135 miles (+67)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,135 miles
- Test number
- 794787586821
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail165,068 miles (+3,488)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,068 miles
- Test number
- 598311244054
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,580 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 161,580 miles
- Test number
- 266128264258
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail161,578 miles (+2,492)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,578 miles
- Test number
- 210632386241
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,086 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 159,086 miles
- Test number
- 384043673075
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,056 miles (+5,310)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,056 miles
- Test number
- 865345828849
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,746 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 153,746 miles
- Test number
- 804470281714
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch corroding
Fail153,730 miles (+3,419)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,730 miles
- Test number
- 637050316748
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch corroding
Pass150,311 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 150,311 miles
- Test number
- 319590644777
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,292 miles (+49)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,292 miles
- Test number
- 502369075160
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,243 miles (+12,202)5 dangerous10 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,243 miles
- Test number
- 997229068239
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead to upper chassis area (3.6.C.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead to upper chassis area (2.2.C.1h)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner corrosion inner rearward arch not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to rear chassis by spring cup
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in adjustable steering column
- AdvisorySlight play in front suspension components and steering joints
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis offside front area
- AdvisorySuspension legs heavily corroded and all coil springs have corrosion
Pass138,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 138,041 miles
- Test number
- 673936483841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail138,041 miles (+9,475)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,041 miles
- Test number
- 193779582564
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,566 miles (+13,529)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 128,566 miles
- Test number
- 979940275118
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the out side edges
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass115,037 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,037 miles
- Test number
- 729717504109
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion on both front struts lower spring seats
- NoteCorrosion on oil filter
- NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
- NoteOil dampness on power steering rack
Fail115,037 miles (+10,755)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,037 miles
- Test number
- 136576704133
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion on both front struts lower spring seats
- NoteCorrosion on oil filter
- NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
- NoteOil dampness on power steering rack
Pass104,282 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 104,282 miles
- Test number
- 879410403105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
Fail104,282 miles (+7,236)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,282 miles
- Test number
- 828798993036
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
Pass97,046 miles (+6,454)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 97,046 miles
- Test number
- 145779982099
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteExhaust corroded to excess
- NoteN/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded to excess
Pass90,592 miles (+5,821)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 90,592 miles
- Test number
- 906614021034
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass84,771 miles (+4,421)9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 84,771 miles
- Test number
- 963818020081
- AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteO/s rear wheel arch corroded
Pass80,350 miles (+2,109)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 80,350 miles
- Test number
- 694300029038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass78,241 miles (+9,661)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 78,241 miles
- Test number
- 891308928039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Pass68,580 miles (+3,212)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 68,580 miles
- Test number
- 152522237450
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Pass65,368 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 65,368 miles
- Test number
- 470762336088
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perished
Questions about T287 RVE
- Does T287 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 RVE is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T287 RVE?
- The MOT on T287 RVE is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T287 RVE done?
- T287 RVE was recorded at 172,999 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,452 miles a year.
- Has T287 RVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T287 RVE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T287 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 T287 RVE find?
- T287 RVE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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