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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T747 JJVMOT history

T747 JJV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
145,887 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T747 JJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T747 JJV was last recorded at 145,887 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,861 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 145,887 miles
  • 2020 – 141,602 miles
  • 2019 – 137,998 miles
  • 2018 – 133,893 miles
  • 2017 – 128,025 miles
  • 2016 – 122,128 miles
  • 2015 – 113,975 miles
  • 2014 – 107,833 miles
  • 2013 – 104,582 miles
  • 2012 – 100,140 miles
  • 2011 – 99,646 miles
  • 2010 – 96,480 miles
  • 2009 – 90,760 miles
  • 2008 – 87,650 miles
  • 2006 – 70,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear floor and rear chassis welded and undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,887 miles (+26)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,887 miles
    Test number
    366918505346
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail145,861 miles (+4,259)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,861 miles
    Test number
    475596515232
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass141,602 miles (+3,604)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,602 miles
    Test number
    680722600779
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded and under-sealed

  4. Pass137,998 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    327341161202
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor and rear chassis welded and undersealed

  5. Fail137,993 miles (+79)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    988462042027
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor and rear chassis welded and undersealed

  6. Fail137,914 miles (+4,021)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,914 miles
    Test number
    849662407464
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,893 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,893 miles
    Test number
    333779170826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,025 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    410620647567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail128,018 miles (+5,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,018 miles
    Test number
    383049905292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass122,128 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    985636859634
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail122,119 miles (+8,144)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,119 miles
    Test number
    525776154756
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear end (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass113,975 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    568658415141
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail113,963 miles (+6,130)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    299122615160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass107,833 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    688861904158
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass104,582 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,582 miles
    Test number
    297195373471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail104,520 miles (+4,380)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    695691273109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,140 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,140 miles
    Test number
    567454982161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass99,646 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    427286891164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,636 miles (+3,156)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    837142481158
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  20. Pass96,480 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    882515770186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,465 miles (+5,705)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    674610470182
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass90,760 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    273099729053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,650 miles (+16,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    953654008013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,722 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,722 miles
    Test number
    704767506202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,164 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    441518886142
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T747 JJV

Does T747 JJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T747 JJV expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T747 JJV?
The MOT on T747 JJV expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T747 JJV done?
T747 JJV was recorded at 145,887 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 4,936 miles a year.
Has T747 JJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T747 JJV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T747 JJV 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 T747 JJV find?
T747 JJV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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