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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T499 TCAMOT history

T499 TCA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 67,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
67,717 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 TCA
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 TCA was last recorded at 67,717 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 2,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,992 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,725 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,717 miles
  • 2021 – 64,992 miles
  • 2020 – 63,174 miles
  • 2019 – 62,343 miles
  • 2014 – 60,147 miles
  • 2013 – 57,175 miles
  • 2012 – 55,630 miles
  • 2011 – 53,592 miles
  • 2010 – 52,252 miles
  • 2009 – 50,463 miles
  • 2008 – 48,974 miles
  • 2007 – 44,579 miles
  • 2006 – 37,428 miles
  • 2005 – 31,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,717 miles
  • AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Both rear shock absorbers casing slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,717 miles (+2,725)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,717 miles
    Test number
    578777859458
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass64,992 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    930322460810
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers casing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail64,992 miles (+1,818)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    404293623823
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers casing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass63,174 miles (+831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    193346626444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,343 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    338885214998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass60,147 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    447051774159
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass57,175 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    229497463259
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass55,630 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    586150572267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass53,592 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    297968061446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass52,252 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    503821360165
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass50,463 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    843973259145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,974 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    582621658115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,579 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    104636657167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,428 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,428 miles
    Test number
    801427466165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    31,822 miles
    Test number
    884344675151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T499 TCA

Does T499 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 TCA expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 TCA?
The MOT on T499 TCA expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 TCA done?
T499 TCA was recorded at 67,717 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has T499 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 TCA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T499 TCA 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 T499 TCA find?
T499 TCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: all exhaust corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 4 more.

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