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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T556 PDGMOT history

T556 PDG is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,632 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 PDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T556 PDG was last recorded at 72,632 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,630 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,632 miles
  • 2024 – 72,630 miles
  • 2022 – 72,590 miles
  • 2020 – 72,343 miles
  • 2019 – 71,572 miles
  • 2018 – 70,599 miles
  • 2017 – 69,634 miles
  • 2016 – 68,491 miles
  • 2015 – 66,931 miles
  • 2014 – 65,439 miles
  • 2013 – 64,089 miles
  • 2012 – 62,175 miles
  • 2011 – 59,709 miles
  • 2010 – 57,222 miles
  • 2009 – 54,847 miles
  • 2008 – 52,578 miles
  • 2007 – 46,685 miles
  • 2006 – 40,249 miles
  • 2005 – 34,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear light unit cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    906224725861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,632 miles (+2)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    221668420256
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    495835410526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,630 miles (+40)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    132548346019
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    456670343798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside rust building up on rear arches outer

  6. Fail72,590 miles (+67)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    915532038341
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside rust building up on rear arches outer

  7. Pass72,523 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    870287201661
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail72,522 miles (+179)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    116077740944
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    207349069606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail72,343 miles (+771)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    793443645157
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass71,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    301386140873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail71,572 miles (+973)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    860194880938
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass70,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    280371416196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded with rough edge
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded with rough edge

  14. Fail70,599 miles (+965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    511160792093
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded with rough edge
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded with rough edge

  15. Pass69,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    923849918324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,634 miles (+1,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    488768975532
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass68,491 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    478270188940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    246216275128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,931 miles (+1,492)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    576493375104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Fail65,439 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    298528174466
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass65,439 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    987168174135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,089 miles (+1,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    339859073139
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass62,175 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,175 miles
    Test number
    569879272115
    • 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)

  24. Pass59,709 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    206208071143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass57,222 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    872720480187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,847 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    373554979138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,578 miles (+5,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    124051668137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass46,685 miles (+6,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    302181577163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass40,249 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    631189356169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    901651785136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,607 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,607 miles
    Test number
    273501885478
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront no plate broken

Questions about T556 PDG

Does T556 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T556 PDG is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T556 PDG?
The MOT on T556 PDG is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T556 PDG done?
T556 PDG was recorded at 72,632 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
Has T556 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 PDG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T556 PDG 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 T556 PDG find?
T556 PDG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general suspension rust; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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