
Saab 9-3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T801 SFSMOT history
T801 SFS is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2021
- Mileage
- 146,653 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T801 SFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
T801 SFS was last recorded at 146,653 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 146,603 miles · 16 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 5,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 146,653 miles
- 2020 – 146,603 miles
- 2018 – 141,957 miles
- 2016 – 134,213 miles
- 2015 – 131,236 miles
- 2014 – 127,366 miles
- 2013 – 119,440 miles
- 2012 – 114,111 miles
- 2011 – 104,500 miles
- 2010 – 96,802 miles
- 2009 – 88,225 miles
- 2008 – 82,098 miles
- 2007 – 73,285 miles
- 2006 – 62,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under passenger rear seat holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under drivers seat holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front catalytic converter join and at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch defective
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail146,653 miles (+50)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,653 miles
- Test number
- 255320680195
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under passenger rear seat holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under drivers seat holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front catalytic converter join and at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch defective
Pass146,603 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 146,603 miles
- Test number
- 289359139195
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail146,602 miles (+167)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,602 miles
- Test number
- 860732593168
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering noisy
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass146,435 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,435 miles
- Test number
- 259721084323
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front interior door handle broken .
Fail146,431 miles (+4,474)7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,431 miles
- Test number
- 753737026118
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn At nearside & offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At inner wheelarch(area chalk marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating At nearside & offside rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front interior door handle broken .
Pass141,957 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,957 miles
- Test number
- 706650279152
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear @28%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.(tyre tread areas also cracked & perished).
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail141,954 miles (+4,293)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,954 miles
- Test number
- 350075595689
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 front to rear(main section chalk marked). (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex hose to rear caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt buckle missing Rear centre. (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear @28%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.(tyre tread areas also cracked & perished).
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass137,661 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 137,661 miles
- Test number
- 948560474346
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre's wearing on inner & outer edge's.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to rear caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
Fail137,661 miles (+3,448)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,661 miles
- Test number
- 132287931204
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre's wearing on inner & outer edge's.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to rear caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
Pass134,213 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 134,213 miles
- Test number
- 100536450596
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail134,209 miles (+2,973)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,209 miles
- Test number
- 797349429743
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area,(chalk marked). (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 28%. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass131,236 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 131,236 miles
- Test number
- 239595180169
- AdvisoryDrivers interior door handle broken.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail131,233 miles (+3,867)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,233 miles
- Test number
- 166394562316
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective At secondary catch (8.4.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryDrivers interior door handle broken.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass127,366 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 127,366 miles
- Test number
- 427808854408
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail127,365 miles (+7,925)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,365 miles
- Test number
- 158406454328
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDrivers interior door handle broken,
Pass119,440 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 119,440 miles
- Test number
- 338787673208
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail119,435 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,435 miles
- Test number
- 167303773258
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass114,111 miles (+9,611)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,111 miles
- Test number
- 768058172244
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs outer faces corroded
Pass104,500 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 104,500 miles
- Test number
- 985940381207
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail104,489 miles (+7,687)7 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,489 miles
- Test number
- 356589471291
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass96,802 miles (+8,577)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 96,802 miles
- Test number
- 351168070412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 88,225 miles
- Test number
- 362757369178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,222 miles (+6,124)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,222 miles
- Test number
- 232507869424
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass82,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 82,098 miles
- Test number
- 664831778134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,098 miles (+8,813)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,098 miles
- Test number
- 853971978140
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass73,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 73,285 miles
- Test number
- 952764027169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,281 miles (+10,748)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,281 miles
- Test number
- 100434227128
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 62,533 miles
- Test number
- 574459026101
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T801 SFS
- Does T801 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T801 SFS expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T801 SFS?
- The MOT on T801 SFS expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T801 SFS done?
- T801 SFS was recorded at 146,653 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
- Has T801 SFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T801 SFS has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T801 SFS 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 T801 SFS find?
- T801 SFS failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under passenger rear seat holed; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 8 more.
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