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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T735 RPHMOT history

T735 RPH is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
124,352 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T735 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T735 RPH was last recorded at 124,352 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 2,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2006: 43,930 miles, lower than 65,561 miles on 15 Nov 2005.
  • 24 Nov 2009: 75,596 miles, lower than 93,622 miles on 1 Dec 2008.

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
121,525 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,827 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,352 miles
  • 2022 – 121,525 miles
  • 2021 – 116,806 miles
  • 2020 – 112,836 miles
  • 2019 – 112,792 miles
  • 2018 – 108,606 miles
  • 2017 – 100,620 miles
  • 2016 – 92,242 miles
  • 2015 – 86,965 miles
  • 2014 – 83,095 miles
  • 2013 – 81,072 miles
  • 2012 – 78,977 miles
  • 2011 – 78,715 miles
  • 2010 – 77,075 miles
  • 2009 – 75,596 miles
  • 2008 – 93,622 miles
  • 2007 – 71,008 miles
  • 2006 – 68,636 miles
  • 2005 – 65,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,352 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,352 miles (+2,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,352 miles
    Test number
    240865606861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  2. Pass121,525 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    507209501995
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, steering rack, brake servo mounting prescribed area corroded at bulkhead

  3. Fail121,522 miles (+4,716)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,522 miles
    Test number
    555488719055
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded within 30cm of subframe / steering rack mounting

  4. Pass116,806 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    844876474329
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head by sub frame mount close to excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail116,806 miles (+3,970)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    805537123316
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head by sub frame mount close to excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass112,836 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    744464315040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,792 miles (+4,186)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,792 miles
    Test number
    494008719646
    • MajorRear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass108,606 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    452541488612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,335 miles (+7,353)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,335 miles
    Test number
    585493241485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass100,982 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    897907647144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail100,620 miles (+8,378)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    844056944556
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass92,242 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    589147718532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,965 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    564409362915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,607 miles (+3,512)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    355755272247
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth frt tyres cracking on outer edges

  15. Pass83,095 miles (+2,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    495651424488
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass81,072 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    217302623367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,977 miles (+262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    418768622460
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass78,715 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    197132831322
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass77,075 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    303023230365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,596 miles (-18,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    301358129338
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass93,622 miles (+22,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    141166338397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,008 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    814180537351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,636 miles (+24,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    780195326319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,930 miles (-21,631)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    673968416361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    253319815300
    • NoteN/s/f tyre soft

  26. Fail65,561 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    812379615358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre soft

Questions about T735 RPH

Does T735 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T735 RPH expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T735 RPH?
The MOT on T735 RPH expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T735 RPH done?
T735 RPH was recorded at 124,352 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has T735 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T735 RPH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T735 RPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T735 RPH find?
T735 RPH passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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