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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T552 HGTMOT history

T552 HGT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 101,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,257 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 HGT
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T552 HGT was last recorded at 101,257 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,231 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,257 miles
  • 2025 – 96,210 miles
  • 2024 – 94,622 miles
  • 2023 – 93,662 miles
  • 2022 – 92,616 miles
  • 2021 – 91,597 miles
  • 2020 – 90,762 miles
  • 2019 – 89,792 miles
  • 2018 – 88,235 miles
  • 2017 – 86,360 miles
  • 2016 – 84,336 miles
  • 2015 – 82,134 miles
  • 2014 – 79,969 miles
  • 2012 – 76,425 miles
  • 2011 – 74,563 miles
  • 2010 – 72,577 miles
  • 2009 – 70,812 miles
  • 2008 – 68,699 miles
  • 2007 – 65,940 miles
  • 2006 – 55,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front shockers slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,257 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,257 miles
    Test number
    868292384778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail101,231 miles (+5,021)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    113166489012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower arch within 30cm from suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower arch within 30cm from suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass96,210 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    552034488698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,181 miles (+1,559)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    878365569759
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass94,622 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    933073304493
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail94,618 miles (+956)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    861952573846
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass93,662 miles (+1,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    237938673877
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,616 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    658860748413
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,615 miles (+1,018)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    553248019168
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,597 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    931143512452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,762 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    790430259458
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers slightly corroded

  12. Fail90,758 miles (+966)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    835065459216
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers slightly corroded

  13. Pass89,792 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    583801529498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker spring seats starting to corrode

  14. Fail89,790 miles (+1,555)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    881433384965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker spring seats starting to corrode

  15. Pass88,235 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    894784016748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail88,232 miles (+1,872)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    445447470445
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass86,360 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    657990710961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass84,336 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,336 miles
    Test number
    515646052240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,134 miles (+2,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    147875225249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    376701934473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658174723241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    597694623210
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,425 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    147133332269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,563 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    875018241220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,577 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    552736540252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    140907939233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,812 miles (+2,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    781587739243
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass68,699 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    253832648276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,940 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    732153057230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,764 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,764 miles
    Test number
    532947087025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass63,764 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,764 miles
    Test number
    663577587057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass55,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    384721816107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail55,331 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    402101816139
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about T552 HGT

Does T552 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T552 HGT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T552 HGT?
The MOT on T552 HGT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T552 HGT done?
T552 HGT was recorded at 101,257 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,249 miles a year.
Has T552 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 HGT has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T552 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 T552 HGT find?
T552 HGT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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