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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T56 DFTMOT history

T56 DFT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
175,355 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 DFT was last recorded at 175,355 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,798 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,557 miles
Average per year
9,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,355 miles
  • 2023 – 172,798 miles
  • 2022 – 170,223 miles
  • 2021 – 160,630 miles
  • 2020 – 150,934 miles
  • 2019 – 141,936 miles
  • 2018 – 136,179 miles
  • 2017 – 110,196 miles
  • 2016 – 101,550 miles
  • 2015 – 92,284 miles
  • 2014 – 79,015 miles
  • 2013 – 54,468 miles
  • 2012 – 43,979 miles
  • 2011 – 30,971 miles
  • 2010 – 16,159 miles
  • 2009 – 6,791 miles
  • 2008 – 5,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,355 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,355 miles (+2,557)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,355 miles
    Test number
    962928064019
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass172,798 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,798 miles
    Test number
    392403153880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,223 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,223 miles
    Test number
    750627611070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,177 miles (+9,547)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    612186038403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass160,630 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,630 miles
    Test number
    304881369781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,934 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,934 miles
    Test number
    739262973235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,936 miles (+5,757)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,936 miles
    Test number
    418080710122
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass136,179 miles (+25,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,179 miles
    Test number
    975250756154
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  9. Pass110,196 miles (+8,646)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    691621815188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have stepped wear on inner edge

  10. Pass101,550 miles (+9,266)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    966629670027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have stepped wear on inner edge

  11. Pass92,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    211750995959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,283 miles (+13,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,283 miles
    Test number
    406694712416
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  13. Pass79,015 miles (+24,547)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    826612074259
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  14. Pass54,468 miles (+10,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    615369053255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass43,979 miles (+13,008)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    555601172273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

  16. Pass30,971 miles (+14,812)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    525349361257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass16,159 miles (+9,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,159 miles
    Test number
    652764560249
    • 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)

  18. Pass6,791 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,791 miles
    Test number
    494134469208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,219 miles
    Test number
    140164578277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 DFT

Does T56 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 DFT is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 DFT?
The MOT on T56 DFT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 DFT done?
T56 DFT was recorded at 175,355 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,660 miles a year.
Has T56 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 DFT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T56 DFT 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 T56 DFT find?
T56 DFT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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