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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T342 ABYMOT history

T342 ABY is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
119,848 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 ABY
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 ABY was last recorded at 119,848 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 11,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,993 miles · 19 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
11,855 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,848 miles
  • 2020 – 107,993 miles
  • 2019 – 101,150 miles
  • 2018 – 100,524 miles
  • 2017 – 100,308 miles
  • 2016 – 99,775 miles
  • 2015 – 97,586 miles
  • 2014 – 94,474 miles
  • 2013 – 90,581 miles
  • 2012 – 86,484 miles
  • 2011 – 82,295 miles
  • 2010 – 77,693 miles
  • 2009 – 71,610 miles
  • 2008 – 66,557 miles
  • 2007 – 61,784 miles
  • 2006 – 56,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside boot floor has a hole due to severe corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    740255382255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,848 miles (+11,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    390221608993
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,993 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    782248319695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,993 miles (+6,843)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    329136150305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,150 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    847067183082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail101,033 miles (+509)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    679793610990
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,524 miles (+216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    855114853749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch/boot floor area badly corroded

  8. Pass100,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    124217282199
    • AdvisoryOffside boot floor has a hole due to severe corrosion

  9. Fail100,308 miles (+533)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    416102833875
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside boot floor has a hole due to severe corrosion

  10. Pass99,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    851130258656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,775 miles (+2,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    774145329642
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass97,586 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    506564385040
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to osr boot floor
    • NoteExhaust loose

  13. Fail97,586 miles (+3,112)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    626584985054
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to osr boot floor
    • NoteExhaust loose

  14. Fail94,474 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,474 miles
    Test number
    187186084485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust loose

  15. Pass94,474 miles (+3,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,474 miles
    Test number
    399156584024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust loose

  16. Pass90,581 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    235223693032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,548 miles (+4,064)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    819167483034
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass86,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,484 miles
    Test number
    897247882021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,484 miles (+4,189)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,484 miles
    Test number
    498887882086
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass82,295 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    607047171010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass77,693 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    520630890089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,610 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    511569789045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,557 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    153855888478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,784 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    913302287036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass56,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    894250086019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,968 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    534779776087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T342 ABY

Does T342 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 ABY expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 ABY?
The MOT on T342 ABY expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 ABY done?
T342 ABY was recorded at 119,848 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has T342 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 ABY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T342 ABY 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 T342 ABY find?
T342 ABY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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