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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T389 KAPMOT history

T389 KAP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,939 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 KAP was last recorded at 166,939 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,110 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
6,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,939 miles
  • 2025 – 166,110 miles
  • 2024 – 165,451 miles
  • 2023 – 164,555 miles
  • 2021 – 163,378 miles
  • 2020 – 162,789 miles
  • 2018 – 152,730 miles
  • 2017 – 114,931 miles
  • 2016 – 73,611 miles
  • 2015 – 70,499 miles
  • 2014 – 69,811 miles
  • 2013 – 67,187 miles
  • 2012 – 64,900 miles
  • 2011 – 59,327 miles
  • 2010 – 48,523 miles
  • 2009 – 38,938 miles
  • 2007 – 37,008 miles
  • 2005 – 31,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,939 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Gearbox mounting defective dog leg rear mount failed completely

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,939 miles (+829)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,939 miles
    Test number
    752609589915
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass166,110 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,110 miles
    Test number
    950867336481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective dog leg rear mount failed completely

  3. Fail166,106 miles (+655)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,106 miles
    Test number
    239861735114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective dog leg rear mount failed completely

  4. Pass165,451 miles (+896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,451 miles
    Test number
    664995007437
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass164,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    612449152101
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail164,555 miles (+1,177)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    266711775181
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass163,378 miles (+589)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,378 miles
    Test number
    877425271265
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion to rear of wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    896707528024
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s head light but not effecting beam image

  9. Fail162,789 miles (+10,059)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    198117902710
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s head light but not effecting beam image

  10. Pass152,730 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,730 miles
    Test number
    609964875264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded

  11. Fail151,808 miles (+36,877)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,808 miles
    Test number
    605753239893
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded

  12. Pass114,931 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,931 miles
    Test number
    119593538657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,169 miles (+40,558)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,169 miles
    Test number
    286882451622
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass73,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    216321009936
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  15. Fail73,606 miles (+3,107)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    195733055486
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  16. Pass70,499 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    917827195030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,811 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    858417684023
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are smearing windscreen

  18. Fail69,811 miles (+2,624)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    136980384053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are smearing windscreen

  19. Pass67,187 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    777500963077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass64,900 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    199563482414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,327 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    297567331465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWasher fluid light on

  22. Fail59,327 miles (+10,804)1 repaired5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    747927731168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWasher fluid light on

  23. Pass48,523 miles (+9,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    372056430471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass38,938 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    342662399143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,008 miles (+5,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    650311257150
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Pass31,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    590565225335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,127 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    244125225388
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T389 KAP

Does T389 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 KAP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T389 KAP?
The MOT on T389 KAP is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 KAP done?
T389 KAP was recorded at 166,939 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,573 miles a year.
Has T389 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 KAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 KAP 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 T389 KAP find?
T389 KAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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