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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T448 JVGMOT history

T448 JVG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,949 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JVG
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JVG was last recorded at 134,949 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,860 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,949 miles
  • 2025 – 134,860 miles
  • 2024 – 134,725 miles
  • 2023 – 134,645 miles
  • 2022 – 133,747 miles
  • 2021 – 133,577 miles
  • 2020 – 133,177 miles
  • 2019 – 132,685 miles
  • 2018 – 132,370 miles
  • 2017 – 131,631 miles
  • 2016 – 130,716 miles
  • 2015 – 128,829 miles
  • 2014 – 127,170 miles
  • 2013 – 125,900 miles
  • 2012 – 125,124 miles
  • 2011 – 123,882 miles
  • 2010 – 121,965 miles
  • 2008 – 121,321 miles
  • 2007 – 115,360 miles
  • 2006 – 103,909 miles
  • 2005 – 90,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,949 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,949 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    899626646770
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass134,860 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,860 miles
    Test number
    695394394646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,725 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,725 miles
    Test number
    528591054241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,645 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,645 miles
    Test number
    210861123976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,747 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    801339365279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,577 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    807179640804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,177 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,177 miles
    Test number
    562090083993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,685 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,685 miles
    Test number
    640600041278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,370 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    727434570184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail132,302 miles (+671)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,302 miles
    Test number
    654677801044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass131,631 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,631 miles
    Test number
    162552983113
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's perished + splits on side wall

  12. Pass130,716 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    706684144507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,829 miles (+1,659)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,829 miles
    Test number
    938071715106
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  14. Pass127,170 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    807575614139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,900 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,900 miles
    Test number
    698887203195
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass125,124 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    455518802196
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone centre rubber bushes have play

  17. Fail125,110 miles (+1,228)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,110 miles
    Test number
    506957902124
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone centre rubber bushes have play

  18. Pass123,882 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    347166011173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,879 miles (+1,914)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    225774801488
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeavy rust both front struts
    • NoteOs inner cv boot leaking /

  20. Pass121,965 miles (+644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,965 miles
    Test number
    562877400104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass121,321 miles (+5,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    121,321 miles
    Test number
    823321508310
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail115,360 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    432328827443
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass115,360 miles (+11,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    502268127340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass103,909 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    711552376210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,732 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    90,732 miles
    Test number
    744091975219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,714 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    861540875282
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • 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)

Questions about T448 JVG

Does T448 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T448 JVG is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T448 JVG?
The MOT on T448 JVG is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T448 JVG done?
T448 JVG was recorded at 134,949 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has T448 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JVG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T448 JVG 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 T448 JVG find?
T448 JVG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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