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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T524 HGTMOT history

T524 HGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
130,776 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 HGT
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 HGT was last recorded at 130,776 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,262 miles · 17 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,776 miles
  • 2019 – 130,262 miles
  • 2018 – 123,720 miles
  • 2017 – 123,101 miles
  • 2016 – 117,484 miles
  • 2014 – 113,731 miles
  • 2013 – 112,718 miles
  • 2012 – 103,991 miles
  • 2011 – 95,283 miles
  • 2010 – 88,156 miles
  • 2009 – 77,597 miles
  • 2008 – 69,932 miles
  • 2007 – 64,679 miles
  • 2006 – 58,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,776 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension assembly corroded but not excessively

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.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,776 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,776 miles
    Test number
    127844140225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension assembly corroded but not excessively

  2. Pass130,262 miles (+6,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,262 miles
    Test number
    349625308503
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass123,720 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    455350951667
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake check,off side is much weaker.
    • AdvisoryAdvise front exhaust rusty

  4. Pass123,101 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    476570775547
    • 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)

  5. Fail123,083 miles (+5,599)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,083 miles
    Test number
    442444852951
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass117,484 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,484 miles
    Test number
    735763732735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail117,474 miles (+3,743)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,474 miles
    Test number
    344792447378
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk / to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank hose clips excessively corroded

  8. Pass113,731 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    879587094223
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass112,718 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    126840723160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims close to upper limit.
    • NoteRHF tyre inner edge wear and both edges on LHF.

  10. Fail112,718 miles (+8,727)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    179120623166
    • Repaired at testCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims close to upper limit.
    • NoteRHF tyre inner edge wear and both edges on LHF.

  11. Pass103,991 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    558486332189
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteO/s front tyre inner edge worn

  12. Fail103,991 miles (+8,708)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    115185132106
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber
    • NoteO/s front tyre inner edge worn

  13. Pass95,283 miles (+7,127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    505831511173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear number plate condition

  14. Pass88,156 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    172916220112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,597 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    693747729185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,932 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    434284938184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,679 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    574575237140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    360576116191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T524 HGT

Does T524 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T524 HGT expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T524 HGT?
The MOT on T524 HGT expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T524 HGT done?
T524 HGT was recorded at 130,776 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has T524 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 HGT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T524 HGT 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 T524 HGT find?
T524 HGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear rear suspension assembly corroded but not excessively.

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