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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T497 KDPMOT history

T497 KDP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
79,875 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 KDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 KDP was last recorded at 79,875 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2011: 64,667 miles, lower than 624,581 miles on 12 Jun 2010.

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
73,081 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,875 miles
  • 2023 – 73,081 miles
  • 2022 – 68,832 miles
  • 2018 – 68,807 miles
  • 2017 – 68,504 miles
  • 2015 – 68,503 miles
  • 2012 – 67,138 miles
  • 2011 – 64,667 miles
  • 2010 – 624,581 miles
  • 2009 – 57,892 miles
  • 2008 – 52,763 miles
  • 2007 – 41,055 miles
  • 2006 – 25,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    887212098788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail79,875 miles (+6,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    228864281614
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,081 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    660131144185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    144082412912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,832 miles (+25)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    337717547583
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    799214934792
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail68,807 miles (+303)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    196274699027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass68,504 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,504 miles
    Test number
    320249476687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass68,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    308460940884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail68,503 miles (+1,365)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    830634324568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass67,138 miles (+2,471)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    327394162100
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear indicator starting to show white
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit 1.6m

  12. Pass64,667 miles (-559,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    445756761139
    • NoteBoth ront tyres starting to get low on inner edge
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked

  13. Pass624,581 miles (+566,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    624,581 miles
    Test number
    130333960107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,892 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    930504959118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,763 miles (+11,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    330569668123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass41,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    321030037155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,055 miles (+15,510)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    434769027152
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    811802126104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,545 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    823122226116
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Questions about T497 KDP

Does T497 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 KDP expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 KDP?
The MOT on T497 KDP expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 KDP done?
T497 KDP was recorded at 79,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has T497 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 KDP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T497 KDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T497 KDP find?
T497 KDP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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