Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T397 SCGMOT history
T397 SCG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,529 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 121,529 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T397 SCG
- 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
- 26 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T397 SCG was last recorded at 121,529 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2008: 33,434 miles, lower than 69,843 miles on 17 Mar 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,529 miles · 25 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 121,529 miles
- 2022 – 115,812 miles
- 2021 – 109,953 miles
- 2020 – 100,246 miles
- 2018 – 94,193 miles
- 2017 – 87,002 miles
- 2016 – 79,393 miles
- 2015 – 70,504 miles
- 2014 – 64,613 miles
- 2013 – 58,071 miles
- 2012 – 51,163 miles
- 2011 – 48,949 miles
- 2010 – 44,923 miles
- 2009 – 37,648 miles
- 2008 – 33,434 miles
- 2007 – 20,520 miles
- 2006 – 20,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,529 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Misfire on idle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,529 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 121,529 miles
- Test number
- 436857917341
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail121,529 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,529 miles
- Test number
- 137237947627
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass115,812 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,812 miles
- Test number
- 626018194764
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play + Boot detriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Rear heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,812 miles (+5,859)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,812 miles
- Test number
- 790608327965
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play + Boot detriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Rear heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,953 miles (+50)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,953 miles
- Test number
- 225751860859
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail109,903 miles (+9,657)3 dangerous5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,903 miles
- Test number
- 746166519588
- 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))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,246 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,246 miles
- Test number
- 280168670367
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMisfire on idle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,236 miles (+6,043)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,236 miles
- Test number
- 151184893639
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMisfire on idle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,193 miles (+7,191)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 94,193 miles
- Test number
- 811224168111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,002 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,002 miles
- Test number
- 435783597137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass79,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,393 miles
- Test number
- 959564894733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,393 miles (+8,889)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,393 miles
- Test number
- 373398648120
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,504 miles (+5,891)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 70,504 miles
- Test number
- 807191043175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,613 miles (+6,542)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,613 miles
- Test number
- 135776564211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass58,071 miles (+6,908)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,071 miles
- Test number
- 376603873249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail51,163 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,163 miles
- Test number
- 817140872240
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass51,163 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,163 miles
- Test number
- 899160972207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass48,949 miles (+4,026)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,949 miles
- Test number
- 355865761231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,923 miles (+7,275)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,923 miles
- Test number
- 614787060272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,648 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,648 miles
- Test number
- 142473379266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,648 miles (+4,214)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,648 miles
- Test number
- 374793379433
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,434 miles (-36,409)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,434 miles
- Test number
- 341615278269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,843 miles (+49,323)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,843 miles
- Test number
- 150077778011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,520 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 20,520 miles
- Test number
- 652962987048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 20,389 miles
- Test number
- 191712086054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T397 SCG
- Does T397 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T397 SCG expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T397 SCG?
- The MOT on T397 SCG expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T397 SCG done?
- T397 SCG was recorded at 121,529 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
- Has T397 SCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T397 SCG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T397 SCG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T397 SCG find?
- T397 SCG passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central sound deadening material not fully secure; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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