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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T849 APPMOT history

T849 APP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2024
Mileage
195,222 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T849 APP
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T849 APP was last recorded at 195,222 miles on 24 Mar 2024, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,801 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
6,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,222 miles
  • 2023 – 192,801 miles
  • 2022 – 187,066 miles
  • 2021 – 182,026 miles
  • 2020 – 180,419 miles
  • 2019 – 172,443 miles
  • 2018 – 165,380 miles
  • 2017 – 156,612 miles
  • 2016 – 146,962 miles
  • 2015 – 139,003 miles
  • 2014 – 132,830 miles
  • 2013 – 125,437 miles
  • 2012 – 118,669 miles
  • 2011 – 110,657 miles
  • 2010 – 104,656 miles
  • 2009 – 97,962 miles
  • 2008 – 94,055 miles
  • 2007 – 89,873 miles
  • 2006 – 81,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,222 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front tyres are 195/65/15 rear tyres are 195/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust loose and blowing at front turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leaks gearbox and engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,222 miles (+2,421)4 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,222 miles
    Test number
    914361356378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass192,801 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,801 miles
    Test number
    310367713766
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  3. Pass187,066 miles (+5,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,066 miles
    Test number
    673235080633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,026 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,026 miles
    Test number
    776912531197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,017 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,017 miles
    Test number
    670922569301
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driveshaft boot small clip missing

  6. Pass180,419 miles (+7,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,419 miles
    Test number
    443380331566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing at front flexi pipe, rear end.
    • AdvisoryWater in boot area

  7. Pass172,443 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,443 miles
    Test number
    573988569424
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are 195/65/15 rear tyres are 195/60/15

  8. Fail172,439 miles (+7,059)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,439 miles
    Test number
    826574717917
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are 195/65/15 rear tyres are 195/60/15
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust holed and corroded,poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear floor / boot area large hole and corrosion, may require attention

  9. Pass165,380 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,380 miles
    Test number
    204467822232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust loose and blowing at front turbo area
    • AdvisoryOil leaks gearbox and engine area

  10. Fail165,369 miles (+8,757)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,369 miles
    Test number
    694787169234
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust loose and blowing at front turbo area
    • AdvisoryOil leaks gearbox and engine area

  11. Pass156,612 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,612 miles
    Test number
    676106793186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle, cover loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to centre exhaust box
    • AdvisorySlight oil around power steering rack area

  12. Fail156,599 miles (+9,637)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,599 miles
    Test number
    159983196791
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle, cover loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to centre exhaust box
    • AdvisorySlight oil around power steering rack area

  13. Pass146,962 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    626056747780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,003 miles (+6,173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    948320245030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass132,830 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,830 miles
    Test number
    526558344002
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering rack has slight oil leak

  16. Fail132,829 miles (+7,392)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    118098044012
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering rack has slight oil leak

  17. Pass125,437 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,437 miles
    Test number
    108918523087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,669 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    129023552061
    • NoteOsr tyre on 2mm of tread

  19. Fail118,669 miles (+8,012)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    175043352006
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteOsr tyre on 2mm of tread

  20. Pass110,657 miles (+6,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    356276061057
    • NoteAdvise of side front/near side front flashers starting to flash white

  21. Pass104,656 miles (+6,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    654480860007
    • NoteAdvise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

  22. Fail97,962 miles13 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    103989669063
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass97,962 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    174959169456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,055 miles (+4,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    644357068007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass89,873 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    272550967076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    331980766014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T849 APP

Does T849 APP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T849 APP expired on 11 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T849 APP?
The MOT on T849 APP expired on 11 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T849 APP done?
T849 APP was recorded at 195,222 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2024, an average of 6,317 miles a year.
Has T849 APP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T849 APP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T849 APP 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 T849 APP find?
T849 APP failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2024 with 4 dangerous defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 12 more.

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