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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T420 SCHMOT history

T420 SCH is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
87,866 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 SCH
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
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 SCH was last recorded at 87,866 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2009: 68,114 miles, lower than 68,194 miles on 3 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,856 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,866 miles
  • 2021 – 87,856 miles
  • 2019 – 87,590 miles
  • 2018 – 85,728 miles
  • 2017 – 83,695 miles
  • 2016 – 81,447 miles
  • 2015 – 77,379 miles
  • 2014 – 77,066 miles
  • 2013 – 75,796 miles
  • 2012 – 71,542 miles
  • 2011 – 69,281 miles
  • 2010 – 68,683 miles
  • 2009 – 68,114 miles
  • 2008 – 65,665 miles
  • 2007 – 63,474 miles
  • 2006 – 62,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,866 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,866 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    443732341519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,856 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    252668359875
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail87,848 miles (+258)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    967122666061
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,590 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    381313421264
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,728 miles (+2,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    960519549325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks slightly corroded

  6. Pass83,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    702661971043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,695 miles (+2,248)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    312120136050
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure filler neck and overflow (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass81,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,447 miles
    Test number
    364346417745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,445 miles (+4,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    577214016942
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  10. Pass77,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    969374485155
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail77,379 miles (+313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    747953585197
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass77,066 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    705849244357
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass75,802 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    166178304073
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail75,796 miles (+1,713)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,796 miles
    Test number
    465347053326
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre perished on outer wall

  15. Pass74,083 miles (+2,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    288463243046
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass71,542 miles (+2,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    699902332050
    • NoteThe offside front brake hose is very slightly famp.

  17. Pass69,281 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    559796841026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail69,274 miles (+591)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    338912541017
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail68,683 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    454709120024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass68,683 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    620129920067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,114 miles (-80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    212404349045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,194 miles (+2,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    821074639095
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

  23. Pass65,665 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    224615838023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,474 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    503192627009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,320 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    113115326069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  26. Pass62,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    870195726078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 SCH

Does T420 SCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 SCH expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 SCH?
The MOT on T420 SCH expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 SCH done?
T420 SCH was recorded at 87,866 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 1,546 miles a year.
Has T420 SCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 SCH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T420 SCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 SCH find?
T420 SCH passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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