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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T290 BAPMOT history

T290 BAP is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,057 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 BAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 BAP was last recorded at 116,057 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,000 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,057 miles
  • 2025 – 115,000 miles
  • 2023 – 113,805 miles
  • 2022 – 102,161 miles
  • 2021 – 93,713 miles
  • 2019 – 92,324 miles
  • 2018 – 89,624 miles
  • 2017 – 87,425 miles
  • 2016 – 85,885 miles
  • 2014 – 85,045 miles
  • 2013 – 83,704 miles
  • 2012 – 82,294 miles
  • 2011 – 80,329 miles
  • 2010 – 78,844 miles
  • 2009 – 77,499 miles
  • 2008 – 76,085 miles
  • 2007 – 75,013 miles
  • 2006 – 69,558 miles
  • 2005 – 64,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,057 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,057 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    356039608185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,000 miles (+1,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    912620911764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    204529841166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,805 miles (+11,644)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    902213026179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,161 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    419903750907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    736883580932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,713 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    763897747138
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,712 miles (+1,388)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    953564172620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,324 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    189072506286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail92,324 miles (+2,700)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    109665471720
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,624 miles (+2,199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    114451483528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass87,425 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    238655097551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass85,885 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    459134923150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass85,045 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    375157894265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    898814403238
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail83,704 miles (+1,410)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    457973003217
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass82,294 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    889536602236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,329 miles (+1,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    155506781138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass78,844 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    782395810285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,499 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,499 miles
    Test number
    280314799425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    323314718244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,084 miles (+1,071)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    830301218222
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,013 miles (+5,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,013 miles
    Test number
    260038897465
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass69,558 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    951447066149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    842008055189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 BAP

Does T290 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 BAP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 BAP?
The MOT on T290 BAP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 BAP done?
T290 BAP was recorded at 116,057 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has T290 BAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 BAP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T290 BAP 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 T290 BAP find?
T290 BAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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