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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T440 ACCMOT history

T440 ACC is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
142,505 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 ACC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T440 ACC was last recorded at 142,505 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 7,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,080 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,425 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,505 miles
  • 2024 – 135,080 miles
  • 2023 – 129,292 miles
  • 2022 – 122,918 miles
  • 2021 – 114,337 miles
  • 2020 – 111,425 miles
  • 2019 – 103,596 miles
  • 2018 – 96,090 miles
  • 2017 – 88,547 miles
  • 2016 – 80,198 miles
  • 2015 – 78,329 miles
  • 2014 – 77,132 miles
  • 2013 – 75,667 miles
  • 2012 – 74,441 miles
  • 2010 – 72,609 miles
  • 2008 – 71,614 miles
  • 2007 – 69,273 miles
  • 2006 – 64,154 miles
  • 2005 – 58,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,505 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,505 miles (+7,425)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,505 miles
    Test number
    365496215043
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  2. Pass135,080 miles (+20)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,080 miles
    Test number
    180040646405
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  3. Fail135,060 miles (+5,768)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    272416271907
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  4. Pass129,292 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,292 miles
    Test number
    856889859181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail129,287 miles (+6,369)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,287 miles
    Test number
    978755765308
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass122,918 miles (+8,581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    115805543806
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,337 miles
    Test number
    465824282645
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to split around inner sidewall and worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,332 miles (+2,907)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    146224687323
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to split around inner sidewall and worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,425 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    493515889884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring split (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail111,421 miles (+7,825)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    396361407362
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring split (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass103,596 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    683449279459
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure over axle
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,590 miles (+7,500)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    927801856583
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure over axle
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,090 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,090 miles
    Test number
    198137952407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    673448064589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,547 miles (+8,349)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    131420798339
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

  16. Pass80,198 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    393428495722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,329 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    516839395098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,132 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    786536884087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,667 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    595132303148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,663 miles (+1,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    925335793079
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass74,441 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    537560282091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,609 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    231304570267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,614 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    300423058250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,273 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    863792537268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,154 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    804087126288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    904779025256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T440 ACC

Does T440 ACC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T440 ACC expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T440 ACC?
The MOT on T440 ACC expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T440 ACC done?
T440 ACC was recorded at 142,505 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has T440 ACC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 ACC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T440 ACC 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 T440 ACC find?
T440 ACC failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 3 major defects: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing; offside rear seat belt not functioning as intended.

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