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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T505 BCDMOT history

T505 BCD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,870 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 BCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 BCD was last recorded at 141,870 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,860 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,870 miles
  • 2024 – 141,658 miles
  • 2023 – 141,077 miles
  • 2022 – 139,367 miles
  • 2020 – 139,205 miles
  • 2015 – 137,764 miles
  • 2014 – 136,252 miles
  • 2013 – 134,563 miles
  • 2007 – 111,558 miles
  • 2006 – 103,168 miles
  • 2005 – 96,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,870 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    373147661941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,860 miles (+202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,860 miles
    Test number
    729656785601
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,658 miles (+581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,658 miles
    Test number
    135647205416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,077 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,077 miles
    Test number
    901689689383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,367 miles
    Test number
    186451294851
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,367 miles (+162)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,367 miles
    Test number
    557807699390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,205 miles
    Test number
    608107111151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,205 miles (+1,441)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,205 miles
    Test number
    652327789740
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose at adjuster bolt (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail137,764 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    445593235134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass137,764 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    859963035189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass136,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    666872024131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,252 miles (+1,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    718992624169
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass134,563 miles (+23,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,563 miles
    Test number
    506313933171
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass111,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    111,558 miles
    Test number
    933363347298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,552 miles (+8,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    311893647484
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,168 miles (+7,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    392304246243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    631685255201
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box joint ruty

Questions about T505 BCD

Does T505 BCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 BCD is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T505 BCD?
The MOT on T505 BCD is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 BCD done?
T505 BCD was recorded at 141,870 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has T505 BCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 BCD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T505 BCD 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 T505 BCD find?
T505 BCD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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