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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T717 WGKMOT history

T717 WGK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 243,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
243,961 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 WGK
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
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 WGK was last recorded at 243,961 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2023: 242,752 miles, lower than 245,736 miles on 14 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
242,752 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 243,961 miles
  • 2023 – 242,752 miles
  • 2022 – 240,641 miles
  • 2021 – 240,340 miles
  • 2019 – 239,709 miles
  • 2018 – 236,487 miles
  • 2017 – 232,440 miles
  • 2016 – 227,517 miles
  • 2015 – 222,376 miles
  • 2014 – 220,826 miles
  • 2013 – 219,571 miles
  • 2012 – 213,502 miles
  • 2011 – 197,543 miles
  • 2010 – 179,667 miles
  • 2009 – 175,956 miles
  • 2008 – 162,613 miles
  • 2006 – 144,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,961 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Boot Floor corroded

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 tyre inner edge worn

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,961 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    243,961 miles
    Test number
    387381486592
    • AdvisoryRear Boot Floor corroded

  2. Pass242,752 miles (-2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    242,752 miles
    Test number
    403399898294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail245,736 miles (+5,095)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,736 miles
    Test number
    903367035136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass240,641 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    240,641 miles
    Test number
    497485562778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  5. Fail240,635 miles (+295)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,635 miles
    Test number
    499260851222
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  6. Pass240,340 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    240,340 miles
    Test number
    872319172970
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers

  7. Fail240,339 miles3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,339 miles
    Test number
    450437977497
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers

  8. Fail240,339 miles (+630)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,339 miles
    Test number
    147749346012
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  9. Pass239,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    239,709 miles
    Test number
    725108141779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail239,709 miles (+3,222)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,709 miles
    Test number
    858851579084
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass236,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    236,487 miles
    Test number
    737572327632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail236,487 miles (+4,047)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,487 miles
    Test number
    467639577932
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass232,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    232,440 miles
    Test number
    511674072472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail232,440 miles (+4,923)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,440 miles
    Test number
    240426245726
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass227,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    227,517 miles
    Test number
    199728196097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail227,517 miles (+5,141)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,517 miles
    Test number
    909798933474
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass222,376 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    222,376 miles
    Test number
    386649835156
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass220,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    220,826 miles
    Test number
    558437204181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail220,826 miles (+1,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,826 miles
    Test number
    606361004138
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass219,571 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    219,571 miles
    Test number
    607578093029
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail219,532 miles (+6,030)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,532 miles
    Test number
    409454993078
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass213,502 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    213,502 miles
    Test number
    227184952044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail213,005 miles (+15,462)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,005 miles
    Test number
    249387012031
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNo audible indicator warning device.

  24. Pass197,543 miles (+17,876)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    197,543 miles
    Test number
    206148761076
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slightly frayed
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates starting to delaminate.
    • NoteO/s washer jet partially blocked but adequate fluid hitting screen

  25. Pass179,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    179,667 miles
    Test number
    644694130007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail179,666 miles (+3,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,666 miles
    Test number
    223784830018
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail175,956 miles (+13,343)8 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,956 miles
    Test number
    551806969113
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteCracks on front number pate and both front and rear plates seperating
    • NoteFront PAS pipe wet
    • NoteN/S/R outer brake pad getting low
    • NoteNo sound for indicators or hazards
    • NoteNoise on start up
    • NoteO/S under panel missing
    • NoteOil leak on O/S of engine. Looks like Oil and Auto fluid
    • NoteSlight buckle in N/S/R road wheel
    • NoteSlight wear on bake pedal rubber
    • NoteVacumn pipe split on back of throttle
    • NoteVery slight play in steering wheel column top mount

  28. Fail162,613 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    150162148475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass162,613 miles (+18,554)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    622062348085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail144,059 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,059 miles
    Test number
    803437026209
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass144,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    144,059 miles
    Test number
    883307726206
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T717 WGK

Does T717 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 WGK expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 WGK?
The MOT on T717 WGK expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 WGK done?
T717 WGK was recorded at 243,961 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has T717 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 WGK has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T717 WGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T717 WGK find?
T717 WGK passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear boot floor corroded.

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