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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T78 KAWMOT history

T78 KAW is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
97,671 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 KAW
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 KAW was last recorded at 97,671 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,540 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
2,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,671 miles
  • 2023 – 97,540 miles
  • 2022 – 96,415 miles
  • 2021 – 92,275 miles
  • 2020 – 85,439 miles
  • 2019 – 80,324 miles
  • 2018 – 79,854 miles
  • 2017 – 79,519 miles
  • 2016 – 78,853 miles
  • 2015 – 78,088 miles
  • 2014 – 77,572 miles
  • 2013 – 76,155 miles
  • 2012 – 74,941 miles
  • 2011 – 73,161 miles
  • 2010 – 71,537 miles
  • 2009 – 66,961 miles
  • 2008 – 63,948 miles
  • 2007 – 61,820 miles
  • 2006 – 56,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,671 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on fuel filler neck slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck lower jubilee clip missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front OSF NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,671 miles (+131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    906475321160
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on fuel filler neck slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck lower jubilee clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,540 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,540 miles
    Test number
    173731131441
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail97,538 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    334557098819
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF NON-OBLIGATORY MIRROR DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,415 miles (+4,140)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    782024682214
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level less than minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,275 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    922519440484
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail92,275 miles (+6,836)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    286332082543
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,439 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,439 miles
    Test number
    788599921297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass80,324 miles (+470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    773545078561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,854 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    667063979322
    • 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))

  10. Pass79,519 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,519 miles
    Test number
    653350490102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,516 miles (+663)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    585770283423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass78,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    770916461090
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail78,853 miles (+765)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    579125869657
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass78,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    426489665190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,086 miles (+514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    456199465142
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  16. Pass77,572 miles (+1,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    195355474126
    • NoteWetness around the steering rack

  17. Pass76,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,155 miles
    Test number
    266366363199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,150 miles (+1,209)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    309815163112
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass74,941 miles (+1,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    989048772163
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass73,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    536694961199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,160 miles (+1,623)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    258624061406
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass71,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    202007070473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,537 miles (+4,576)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    153323270149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall very weakening
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall very weakening

  24. Pass66,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    504900879147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,961 miles (+3,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    252570579112
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass63,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    593287878157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,948 miles (+2,128)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    711623278191
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBULK HEAD FLEXING WHEN STEERING OPERATED BUT NO DAMAGE OR DEFORATY CAN BE SEEN UNLESS FULLY STRIPED

  28. Pass61,820 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    201161477447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    141996866129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 KAW

Does T78 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 KAW expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 KAW?
The MOT on T78 KAW expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 KAW done?
T78 KAW was recorded at 97,671 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 2,288 miles a year.
Has T78 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 KAW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 KAW 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 T78 KAW find?
T78 KAW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on fuel filler neck slightly; fuel filler neck lower jubilee clip missing; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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