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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T601 HGTMOT history

T601 HGT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,938 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 HGT was last recorded at 135,938 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,793 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,938 miles
  • 2024 – 129,043 miles
  • 2023 – 122,223 miles
  • 2022 – 121,278 miles
  • 2021 – 118,681 miles
  • 2019 – 118,522 miles
  • 2018 – 118,436 miles
  • 2017 – 114,912 miles
  • 2016 – 111,642 miles
  • 2015 – 107,385 miles
  • 2014 – 103,662 miles
  • 2012 – 102,114 miles
  • 2011 – 97,102 miles
  • 2010 – 92,276 miles
  • 2009 – 86,618 miles
  • 2008 – 81,578 miles
  • 2007 – 76,670 miles
  • 2006 – 71,369 miles
  • 2005 – 64,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,938 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,938 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,938 miles
    Test number
    716098706073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,793 miles (+6,750)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    477213992073
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass129,043 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    218995250731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,223 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,223 miles
    Test number
    231208513755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,278 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    258354491780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,681 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,681 miles
    Test number
    129610801024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,522 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    113080526781
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,436 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    521926922866
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint area (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail118,434 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    304475132483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass114,912 miles (+3,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    733953882037
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass111,642 miles (+4,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    793160516031
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering rack area damp no visible leak, looks like just been cleaned off

  12. Pass107,385 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,385 miles
    Test number
    205632185448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll brake ferrules rusty
    • NoteTape repair to osr light lens

  13. Fail107,379 miles (+3,717)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,379 miles
    Test number
    739930685107
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll brake ferrules rusty
    • NoteTape repair to osr light lens

  14. Pass103,662 miles (+1,548)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    798585464150
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/s/r light lense cracked

  15. Pass102,114 miles (+5,012)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    819896632204
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated
    • NoteEvidence of oil around steering rack
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes deteriorating, some movement
    • NoteGemeral corrosion to rear axle beam
    • NoteO/s/r roadwheel and tyre has some runout and distortion
    • NoteOil leak rear of engine area
    • NotePlastic covers and trays preventing full examination
    • NoteService wear to front brake discs
    • NoteSome corrosion to sill seams and n/s/r floor pan
    • NoteSome grab on parking brake

  16. Pass97,102 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    155897331244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,276 miles (+5,658)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    264378330200
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front shock tubes heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth track rod ends misaligned slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow
    • NoteSome grab from park brake

  18. Pass86,618 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    392423959415
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail86,604 miles (+5,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    341452659487
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,578 miles1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    570764698208
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre is baddly cracked on outter sidewall
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,578 miles (+4,908)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    980614098221
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre is baddly cracked on outter sidewall
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    121652797226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,670 miles (+5,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    324481397436
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass71,369 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    833755806326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    700620925399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 HGT

Does T601 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 HGT expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 HGT?
The MOT on T601 HGT expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 HGT done?
T601 HGT was recorded at 135,938 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
Has T601 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 HGT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T601 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 T601 HGT find?
T601 HGT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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