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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T638 HGTMOT history

T638 HGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2024
Mileage
127,746 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 HGT was last recorded at 127,746 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 4,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,442 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,304 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,746 miles
  • 2022 – 123,442 miles
  • 2021 – 117,869 miles
  • 2020 – 116,303 miles
  • 2019 – 115,128 miles
  • 2018 – 112,445 miles
  • 2017 – 109,776 miles
  • 2016 – 107,551 miles
  • 2015 – 104,512 miles
  • 2014 – 103,146 miles
  • 2013 – 98,329 miles
  • 2012 – 91,401 miles
  • 2011 – 75,182 miles
  • 2010 – 56,548 miles
  • 2009 – 51,892 miles
  • 2008 – 49,127 miles
  • 2007 – 43,425 miles
  • 2006 – 36,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking Brake lever has little reserve travel

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,746 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    106079726587
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake lever has little reserve travel

  2. Fail127,746 miles (+4,304)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    724199596554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass123,442 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    387183471437
    • AdvisoryAdvise screen wash jets adjusted.
    • AdvisoryBoth mid brake pipes corroded as is o/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on min
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long.
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance due to lazy o/s/r service.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy corrosion

  4. Fail123,442 miles (+5,573)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    349703259569
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise screen wash jets adjusted.
    • AdvisoryBoth mid brake pipes corroded as is o/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on min
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long.
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance due to lazy o/s/r service.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy corrosion

  5. Pass117,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    519179161389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,869 miles (+1,566)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    774248880701
    • MajorFloor excessively deteriorated 3 hole in floor as marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative ALL LIGHT (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative LIGHT SWITCH MISSING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber missing on back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    811747754534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail116,303 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    761397366507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass115,128 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,128 miles
    Test number
    565136218737
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail115,126 miles (+2,681)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    562584197207
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass112,445 miles (+2,669)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    850028410592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear of flooring and should be monitored.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  12. Pass109,776 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    657191513635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre mishaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail109,739 miles (+2,188)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    696727187944
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre mishaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass107,551 miles (+3,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    975095048911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,512 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    179159015945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,146 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,146 miles
    Test number
    475582664180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,329 miles (+6,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    809459863101
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    146715762182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,401 miles (+16,219)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    889815762196
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass75,182 miles (+18,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    119527661105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    450087660198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,548 miles (+4,656)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    660977560130
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,892 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    244377479450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,127 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    833550878184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    252311127475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,425 miles (+6,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    823701727188
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    110029106147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T638 HGT

Does T638 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T638 HGT expired on 2 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T638 HGT?
The MOT on T638 HGT expired on 2 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T638 HGT done?
T638 HGT was recorded at 127,746 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has T638 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 HGT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T638 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 T638 HGT find?
T638 HGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust rear box heavily corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear parking brake lagging in operation, and 3 more.

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