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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T550 HGTMOT history

T550 HGT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
49,313 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 HGT
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 HGT was last recorded at 49,313 miles on 23 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,313 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,313 miles
  • 2022 – 48,676 miles
  • 2021 – 47,830 miles
  • 2020 – 47,148 miles
  • 2019 – 45,766 miles
  • 2018 – 44,292 miles
  • 2017 – 42,757 miles
  • 2016 – 40,901 miles
  • 2015 – 39,378 miles
  • 2014 – 38,065 miles
  • 2012 – 37,807 miles
  • 2011 – 35,440 miles
  • 2010 – 31,734 miles
  • 2009 – 29,792 miles
  • 2008 – 27,474 miles
  • 2007 – 25,279 miles
  • 2006 – 24,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,313 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    848872387629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,313 miles (+637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    744389159619
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,676 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    449849062259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,830 miles (+682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    741623462694
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on some under body components

  5. Pass47,148 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    527854966842
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail47,137 miles (+1,371)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    497674786345
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,766 miles (+1,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    302807876168
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  8. Pass44,292 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    573315677989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,271 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    524533173382
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

  10. Pass42,757 miles (+1,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    935412327503
    • AdvisoryTray and engine cover fitted

  11. Pass40,901 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    394401858994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,378 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    628640695114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,065 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    108242294176
    • NoteFrt & rear discs corroded

  14. Fail38,062 miles (+255)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    986921794171
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFrt & rear discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn & perishing

  15. Pass37,807 miles (+2,367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    747987022275
    • NoteBooth front tyres starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass35,440 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    549905691169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,734 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,734 miles
    Test number
    504664340145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    460186349173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,792 miles (+2,318)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    981326149119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass27,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    664838948110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,474 miles (+2,195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    931138548154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass25,279 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    254141247116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,253 miles
    Test number
    610639636141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T550 HGT

Does T550 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T550 HGT expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T550 HGT?
The MOT on T550 HGT expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T550 HGT done?
T550 HGT was recorded at 49,313 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has T550 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 HGT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T550 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 T550 HGT find?
T550 HGT passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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