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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T738 MLLMOT history

T738 MLL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
130,055 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 MLL
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T738 MLL was last recorded at 130,055 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 4,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,883 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,172 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,055 miles
  • 2022 – 125,883 miles
  • 2021 – 125,617 miles
  • 2017 – 123,349 miles
  • 2016 – 108,248 miles
  • 2015 – 103,678 miles
  • 2014 – 94,613 miles
  • 2013 – 78,721 miles
  • 2012 – 73,617 miles
  • 2011 – 66,848 miles
  • 2010 – 63,967 miles
  • 2009 – 49,711 miles
  • 2008 – 49,327 miles
  • 2007 – 46,774 miles
  • 2006 – 41,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front light lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,055 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    804860142740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  2. Pass125,883 miles (+266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    912611042866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight cracked but not affecting beam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan around rubber grommet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass125,617 miles (+2,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,617 miles
    Test number
    362215924181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light cracked but not affecting beam
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked slightly
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  4. Pass123,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    297189258944
    • 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)

  5. Fail123,349 miles (+15,101)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    924359347439
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing belt jammed in seat locking device (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  6. Pass108,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    305244627636
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail108,248 miles (+4,570)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    524015845071
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass103,678 miles (+9,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,678 miles
    Test number
    646447566259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass94,613 miles (+316)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,613 miles
    Test number
    126150834217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn slightly
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit damaged slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield broken from one fixing

  10. Fail94,297 miles (+15,576)8 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    929522694198
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit damaged slightly

  11. Pass78,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    695597073133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail78,721 miles (+5,104)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    328237673179
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass73,617 miles (+6,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    809272792165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass66,848 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    337792691102
    • 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)

  15. Pass63,967 miles (+14,256)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    572416990186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,711 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    664158269128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,327 miles (+2,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    794662978169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  18. Pass46,774 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    583906157107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    912936356163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T738 MLL

Does T738 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T738 MLL expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T738 MLL?
The MOT on T738 MLL expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T738 MLL done?
T738 MLL was recorded at 130,055 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has T738 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 MLL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T738 MLL 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 T738 MLL find?
T738 MLL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front light lens cracked; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan; offside rear light lens cracked.

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