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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T854 VAPMOT history

T854 VAP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
138,446 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 VAP
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 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T854 VAP was last recorded at 138,446 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,029 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,417 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,446 miles
  • 2024 – 135,029 miles
  • 2023 – 131,486 miles
  • 2022 – 129,332 miles
  • 2021 – 126,783 miles
  • 2020 – 125,277 miles
  • 2019 – 122,577 miles
  • 2018 – 118,084 miles
  • 2017 – 109,529 miles
  • 2016 – 102,679 miles
  • 2015 – 97,895 miles
  • 2014 – 92,732 miles
  • 2013 – 86,175 miles
  • 2012 – 83,531 miles
  • 2011 – 79,932 miles
  • 2010 – 76,182 miles
  • 2009 – 72,394 miles
  • 2008 – 66,207 miles
  • 2007 – 59,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,446 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective NS and OS (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has worn bush - internal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to coil spring mounting area - on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to coil spring mounting area - on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,446 miles (+3,417)1 dangerous2 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    243421133719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective NS and OS (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has worn bush - internal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to coil spring mounting area - on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion to coil spring mounting area - on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass135,029 miles (+3,543)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,029 miles
    Test number
    487853532977
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,486 miles (+2,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    381425762765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,332 miles (+2,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,332 miles
    Test number
    228647903342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,783 miles (+1,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    557996723364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,277 miles (+2,700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,277 miles
    Test number
    804602621308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers have corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  7. Pass122,577 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    324909141308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail122,577 miles (+4,493)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    214080987113
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    543937610066
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail118,084 miles (+8,555)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    503997201677
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass109,529 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    407244922204
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  12. Fail109,522 miles (+6,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,522 miles
    Test number
    124569386075
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  13. Pass102,679 miles (+4,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    147412229549
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on
    • AdvisoryHeat shield touching exhaust
    • AdvisoryMinor inner track play
    • AdvisoryNearside Driveshaft oil seal leak

  14. Pass97,895 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    365766265114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,732 miles (+6,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    725440564188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass86,175 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    749541973131
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass83,531 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    469788342014
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low

  18. Fail83,531 miles (+3,599)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    476278742030
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low

  19. Pass79,932 miles (+3,750)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    827082951020
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped

  20. Pass76,182 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    181691840055
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts in side walls

  21. Fail76,175 miles (+3,781)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    943989730015
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts in side walls

  22. Pass72,394 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    142802519077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,207 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    560703108068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,033 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    541472107074
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear axle bushes

Questions about T854 VAP

Does T854 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T854 VAP expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T854 VAP?
The MOT on T854 VAP expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T854 VAP done?
T854 VAP was recorded at 138,446 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has T854 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 VAP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T854 VAP 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 T854 VAP find?
T854 VAP failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 15 more.

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