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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T79 PGPMOT history

T79 PGP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
78,361 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 PGP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 PGP was last recorded at 78,361 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,172 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,361 miles
  • 2023 – 77,172 miles
  • 2022 – 74,844 miles
  • 2021 – 71,620 miles
  • 2020 – 68,822 miles
  • 2019 – 67,383 miles
  • 2018 – 64,061 miles
  • 2017 – 60,328 miles
  • 2016 – 56,489 miles
  • 2015 – 53,146 miles
  • 2014 – 50,807 miles
  • 2013 – 47,906 miles
  • 2012 – 43,164 miles
  • 2011 – 38,671 miles
  • 2010 – 34,194 miles
  • 2009 – 30,156 miles
  • 2008 – 25,053 miles
  • 2007 – 21,261 miles
  • 2006 – 19,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    908640154911
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail78,358 miles (+1,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    337163374843
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    454431884647
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail77,172 miles (+2,328)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    384383741935
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass74,844 miles (+3,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,844 miles
    Test number
    583434397277
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass71,620 miles (+2,798)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    941869852093
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass68,822 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,822 miles
    Test number
    131807525631
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail68,822 miles (+1,439)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,822 miles
    Test number
    182462398580
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated

  9. Pass67,383 miles (+3,322)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    196987716284
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear offside tyre slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever needs ajusment

  10. Pass64,061 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    107615162212
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light on.

  11. Pass60,328 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    281286626564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,489 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    922796852783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,146 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    136437745413
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail53,136 miles (+2,329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    538634445002
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail50,807 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    538365544078
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass50,807 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    857345944018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    137669533012
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass47,906 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    558239033031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,164 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    387168742037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,671 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    216469341044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,194 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    690500050096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,156 miles (+5,103)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    831161759021
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre cracked on inner sidewall
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass25,053 miles (+3,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,053 miles
    Test number
    562592938041
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

  24. Pass21,261 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,261 miles
    Test number
    501942737053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,252 miles (+2,081)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    464729727077
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer wal
    • NoteNearside front tyredamaged on outer wall

  26. Fail19,171 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,171 miles
    Test number
    311705446021
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre

  27. Pass19,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,171 miles
    Test number
    331515146096
    • NoteCuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Questions about T79 PGP

Does T79 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 PGP expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 PGP?
The MOT on T79 PGP expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 PGP done?
T79 PGP was recorded at 78,361 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has T79 PGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 PGP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T79 PGP 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 T79 PGP find?
T79 PGP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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