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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T543 SHJMOT history

T543 SHJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,755 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 SHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 SHJ was last recorded at 83,755 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,361 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
394 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,755 miles
  • 2025 – 83,361 miles
  • 2024 – 82,016 miles
  • 2023 – 81,322 miles
  • 2022 – 80,465 miles
  • 2020 – 79,127 miles
  • 2019 – 76,152 miles
  • 2018 – 74,756 miles
  • 2017 – 73,961 miles
  • 2016 – 73,256 miles
  • 2015 – 72,421 miles
  • 2014 – 71,219 miles
  • 2013 – 69,931 miles
  • 2012 – 67,842 miles
  • 2011 – 63,800 miles
  • 2010 – 58,229 miles
  • 2009 – 51,862 miles
  • 2008 – 46,278 miles
  • 2007 – 38,841 miles
  • 2006 – 36,251 miles
  • 2005 – 32,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    998058626708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,755 miles (+394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    153874371184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass83,361 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    416552791932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,016 miles (+694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    168154244443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass81,322 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    378375696200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass80,465 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    436337616283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,127 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    537692991447
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass78,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    680338711360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail78,214 miles (+2,062)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    384599604725
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass76,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    699882449236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail76,152 miles (+1,396)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    749204514114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass74,756 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    491916511797
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass73,961 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    434005174374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass73,256 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    130853365383
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail72,421 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,421 miles
    Test number
    159814815448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass72,421 miles (+1,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,421 miles
    Test number
    997624115062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass71,219 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    107437914008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,931 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    209918713057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass67,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    175986112477
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  20. Fail67,842 miles (+4,042)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    198006412425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  21. Pass63,800 miles (+5,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    149381421481
    • 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)
  22. Pass58,229 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    200668300045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,862 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    340523119006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,278 miles (+7,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    394200778017
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass38,841 miles (+2,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    284521757089
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
  26. Pass36,251 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    221445616256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    100453205251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 SHJ

Does T543 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 SHJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 SHJ?
The MOT on T543 SHJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 SHJ done?
T543 SHJ was recorded at 83,755 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has T543 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 SHJ has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 SHJ 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 T543 SHJ find?
T543 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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