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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T690 WGKMOT history

T690 WGK is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
69,286 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 WGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T690 WGK was last recorded at 69,286 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,399 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
887 miles
Average per year
1,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,286 miles
  • 2024 – 68,399 miles
  • 2023 – 67,443 miles
  • 2022 – 66,579 miles
  • 2021 – 66,263 miles
  • 2020 – 66,004 miles
  • 2019 – 65,790 miles
  • 2018 – 65,594 miles
  • 2017 – 65,459 miles
  • 2016 – 65,216 miles
  • 2015 – 64,943 miles
  • 2014 – 64,301 miles
  • 2013 – 63,875 miles
  • 2012 – 63,169 miles
  • 2011 – 60,993 miles
  • 2010 – 58,245 miles
  • 2009 – 54,173 miles
  • 2007 – 48,777 miles
  • 2006 – 43,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,286 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wiring insecure (1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,286 miles (+887)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    543227635036
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wiring insecure (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,399 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    171810814306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass67,443 miles (+864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    208598301493
    • AdvisoryFront bulk head flexing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,579 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    843770579178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  5. Fail66,572 miles (+309)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    180026893812
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  6. Pass66,263 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    799631267835
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle/subframe corroded

  7. Pass66,004 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    649903732650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,790 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    500393987020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass65,594 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    876431831425
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

  10. Pass65,459 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    651183533977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,216 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    947728570500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  12. Fail65,209 miles (+266)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    410631414471
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  13. Pass64,943 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    477794615051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • 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. Fail64,942 miles (+641)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    157463715490
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass64,301 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    928889704009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,299 miles (+424)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    725143904083
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass63,875 miles (+706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    106414103066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,169 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    708265002093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,168 miles (+2,175)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    125884302445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,993 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    218115821058
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass58,245 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    341932930042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,173 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,173 miles
    Test number
    741267909045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,777 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    703622057321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    661652456384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T690 WGK

Does T690 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T690 WGK expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T690 WGK?
The MOT on T690 WGK expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T690 WGK done?
T690 WGK was recorded at 69,286 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 1,422 miles a year.
Has T690 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 WGK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T690 WGK 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 T690 WGK find?
T690 WGK failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring pan, and 11 more.

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