Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T785 KBLMOT history
T785 KBL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,256 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T785 KBL
- 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
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T785 KBL was last recorded at 97,256 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,237 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 2,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,256 miles
- 2025 – 97,237 miles
- 2024 – 93,929 miles
- 2023 – 93,829 miles
- 2022 – 93,289 miles
- 2021 – 92,027 miles
- 2020 – 91,257 miles
- 2019 – 89,497 miles
- 2018 – 88,043 miles
- 2017 – 86,933 miles
- 2016 – 85,665 miles
- 2015 – 83,655 miles
- 2014 – 81,423 miles
- 2013 – 78,138 miles
- 2012 – 75,829 miles
- 2011 – 71,874 miles
- 2010 – 66,417 miles
- 2009 – 61,208 miles
- 2008 – 56,225 miles
- 2007 – 50,665 miles
- 2006 – 46,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,256 miles
- Test number
- 672886457649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,256 miles (+19)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,256 miles
- Test number
- 489072511528
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail97,237 miles (+3,308)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 991606584802
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in very poor condition (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,929 miles (+100)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 93,929 miles
- Test number
- 169942784219
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,829 miles (+540)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,829 miles
- Test number
- 840465799231
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,289 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,289 miles
- Test number
- 380093090035
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,288 miles (+1,261)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,288 miles
- Test number
- 366821811248
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,027 miles (+770)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 92,027 miles
- Test number
- 810692792727
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive cam sill leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner floor cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,257 miles (+1,760)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,257 miles
- Test number
- 317132825479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
Pass89,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,497 miles
- Test number
- 749704503995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,497 miles (+1,454)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,497 miles
- Test number
- 733419669729
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,043 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,043 miles
- Test number
- 928879526606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,933 miles (+1,268)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 86,933 miles
- Test number
- 396699216614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,665 miles (+2,010)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,665 miles
- Test number
- 904716004553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,655 miles (+2,232)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,655 miles
- Test number
- 506928415130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,423 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 81,423 miles
- Test number
- 787639814184
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass78,138 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,138 miles
- Test number
- 475873343181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,829 miles (+3,955)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 75,829 miles
- Test number
- 335158482054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,874 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,874 miles
- Test number
- 469386291066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,417 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,417 miles
- Test number
- 894922310112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,371 miles (+5,163)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,371 miles
- Test number
- 152564100150
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
- FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Pass61,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 61,208 miles
- Test number
- 264925089061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,202 miles (+4,977)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,202 miles
- Test number
- 211635689041
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f inner cv boot leaking
Pass56,225 miles (+5,560)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 56,225 miles
- Test number
- 520543998067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,665 miles (+4,392)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,665 miles
- Test number
- 553817097003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.
- NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.
Pass46,273 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,273 miles
- Test number
- 754605706181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated and starting to blow.
Questions about T785 KBL
- Does T785 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 KBL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T785 KBL?
- The MOT on T785 KBL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T785 KBL done?
- T785 KBL was recorded at 97,256 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,578 miles a year.
- Has T785 KBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T785 KBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T785 KBL 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 T785 KBL find?
- T785 KBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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