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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T555 BRTMOT history

T555 BRT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2022
Mileage
151,340 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2022
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T555 BRT was last recorded at 151,340 miles on 10 May 2022, 4,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,567 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,773 miles
Average per year
8,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,340 miles
  • 2021 – 146,567 miles
  • 2019 – 145,258 miles
  • 2018 – 138,762 miles
  • 2017 – 133,101 miles
  • 2016 – 125,511 miles
  • 2014 – 107,623 miles
  • 2013 – 98,795 miles
  • 2012 – 92,461 miles
  • 2011 – 79,234 miles
  • 2010 – 61,058 miles
  • 2009 – 46,123 miles
  • 2008 – 30,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,340 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre
  • AdvisoryO\ s rear tyre

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front and rear shock absorbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,340 miles (+4,773)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,340 miles
    Test number
    995728923884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre
    • AdvisoryO\ s rear tyre

  2. Pass146,567 miles (+1,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    795163048731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder sills coroded

  3. Pass145,258 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,258 miles
    Test number
    948095314528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,762 miles (+5,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    225800597130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass133,101 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    384279110065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail133,100 miles (+7,589)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,100 miles
    Test number
    784937925059
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass125,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    404945804064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,511 miles (+256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    507781097004
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Fail125,255 miles (+17,632)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    605734167911
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox

  10. Fail107,623 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    469717854177
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass107,623 miles (+8,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    905397054170
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass98,795 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,795 miles
    Test number
    959965853133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,461 miles (+13,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    185851002107
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose

  14. Pass79,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    946878161031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,228 miles (+18,170)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    265918361085
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,058 miles (+14,935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    804984270048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    161919069079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,123 miles (+15,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    913939469047
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    642938628002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 BRT

Does T555 BRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 BRT expired on 12 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 BRT?
The MOT on T555 BRT expired on 12 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 BRT done?
T555 BRT was recorded at 151,340 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 8,452 miles a year.
Has T555 BRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BRT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 BRT 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 T555 BRT find?
T555 BRT failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on metal; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 10 more.

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