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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T783 SCDMOT history

T783 SCD is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
107,754 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 SCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 SCD was last recorded at 107,754 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,726 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
2,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,754 miles
  • 2023 – 104,390 miles
  • 2022 – 99,923 miles
  • 2019 – 98,124 miles
  • 2018 – 96,810 miles
  • 2017 – 94,714 miles
  • 2016 – 91,654 miles
  • 2015 – 90,096 miles
  • 2014 – 87,648 miles
  • 2013 – 85,832 miles
  • 2012 – 84,008 miles
  • 2011 – 82,410 miles
  • 2010 – 79,349 miles
  • 2009 – 74,517 miles
  • 2008 – 68,514 miles
  • 2007 – 64,280 miles
  • 2006 – 58,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,754 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet Safety Catch Stiff to OperateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Top of Rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers FittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust rear box badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,754 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    695827359947
    • AdvisoryBonnet Safety Catch Stiff to Operate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Top of Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted

  2. Fail107,726 miles (+3,336)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,726 miles
    Test number
    506714026029
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Sill Cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Safety Catch Stiff to Operate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Top of Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted

  3. Pass104,390 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    536885553280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass99,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    191513442497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,896 miles (+1,772)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    894451097135
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  6. Pass98,124 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    285330362972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,810 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    324657351938
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box badly corroded

  8. Fail96,807 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,807 miles
    Test number
    816474705750
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box badly corroded

  9. Pass94,714 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    681570669734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,654 miles (+1,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,654 miles
    Test number
    823234464035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass90,096 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    165186835104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,648 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    175710034118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,832 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    129963333148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,008 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    865866422186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,410 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    155022531110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to front number plate.

  16. Fail82,409 miles (+3,060)13 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    326855421101
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to front number plate.

  17. Pass79,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    303759410150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,347 miles (+4,830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    193179910107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,517 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    421631999035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,514 miles (+38)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    110825488463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

  21. Fail68,476 miles (+4,196)6 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    753187778045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

  22. Pass64,280 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    784188057079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,368 miles
    Test number
    113279366471
    • NoteSlight drag osr parking brake

Questions about T783 SCD

Does T783 SCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 SCD expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 SCD?
The MOT on T783 SCD expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 SCD done?
T783 SCD was recorded at 107,754 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 2,640 miles a year.
Has T783 SCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 SCD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T783 SCD 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 T783 SCD find?
T783 SCD passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: bonnet safety catch stiff to operate; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of rack, and 1 more.

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