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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T68 BPPMOT history

T68 BPP is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
156,864 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 BPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 BPP was last recorded at 156,864 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,863 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,864 miles
  • 2023 – 149,172 miles
  • 2021 – 139,683 miles
  • 2020 – 135,154 miles
  • 2019 – 130,705 miles
  • 2018 – 123,950 miles
  • 2017 – 114,985 miles
  • 2016 – 109,515 miles
  • 2015 – 104,250 miles
  • 2014 – 99,468 miles
  • 2013 – 94,425 miles
  • 2012 – 88,192 miles
  • 2011 – 83,289 miles
  • 2009 – 82,436 miles
  • 2007 – 81,532 miles
  • 2006 – 77,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,864 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,864 miles
    Test number
    470511466062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,863 miles (+7,691)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,863 miles
    Test number
    369297158372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,172 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,172 miles
    Test number
    750853344258
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail149,165 miles (+9,482)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    104726057202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer fouling parking brake cable

  5. Pass139,683 miles (+4,529)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,683 miles
    Test number
    995602194467
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,154 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,154 miles
    Test number
    716204830885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,151 miles (+10)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    958316535892
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint between front to centre (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,141 miles (+4,436)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,141 miles
    Test number
    341696674479
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,705 miles (+6,755)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    323521761981
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp / joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort recorded during time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,950 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,950 miles
    Test number
    968611720790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail123,940 miles (+8,955)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,940 miles
    Test number
    431475757463
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass114,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    945034118911
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  13. Fail114,985 miles (+5,470)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    328357786124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass109,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    159396233526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,515 miles (+5,265)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    924920050946
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass104,250 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    337546415077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,468 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    746694914013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,425 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    669413323032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    849640212013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,192 miles (+4,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    466990212072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail83,289 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    129485221408
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteAll discs pitting

  22. Pass83,289 miles (+853)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    238385221099
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteAll discs pitting

  23. Fail82,436 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    494120489207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass82,436 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    831820989224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    972859647191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,531 miles (+4,011)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    980909847198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/R Parking brake cable sticking

  27. Pass77,520 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    231428656410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyre pressures low

Questions about T68 BPP

Does T68 BPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T68 BPP expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T68 BPP?
The MOT on T68 BPP expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T68 BPP done?
T68 BPP was recorded at 156,864 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has T68 BPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 BPP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T68 BPP 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 T68 BPP find?
T68 BPP passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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