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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T856 APPMOT history

T856 APP is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,541 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 APP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 APP was last recorded at 104,541 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,035 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,541 miles
  • 2025 – 103,035 miles
  • 2024 – 101,385 miles
  • 2023 – 99,076 miles
  • 2022 – 97,910 miles
  • 2021 – 96,449 miles
  • 2020 – 95,182 miles
  • 2019 – 93,107 miles
  • 2018 – 90,291 miles
  • 2017 – 86,933 miles
  • 2016 – 84,731 miles
  • 2015 – 82,840 miles
  • 2014 – 81,003 miles
  • 2013 – 78,717 miles
  • 2012 – 76,209 miles
  • 2011 – 73,670 miles
  • 2010 – 71,462 miles
  • 2009 – 69,290 miles
  • 2008 – 66,959 miles
  • 2007 – 64,304 miles
  • 2006 – 61,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Inner wheel arches corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,541 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    569038331619
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,541 miles (+1,506)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    979590642322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,035 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    944351035185
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,385 miles (+2,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    678153098403
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass99,076 miles (+1,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,076 miles
    Test number
    140138000751
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass97,910 miles (+1,461)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    851636513871
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding

  7. Pass96,449 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    844509493383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,182 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    423449897521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,107 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    866674706446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch

  10. Pass90,291 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    773604998865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroding

  11. Pass86,933 miles (+2,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    640553191873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass84,731 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,731 miles
    Test number
    259604070054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,719 miles (+1,879)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    256741982576
    • FailureBraking system leaking brake pipe near steering rack (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass82,840 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    557659265042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass81,003 miles (+2,286)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,003 miles
    Test number
    407720384083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filer pipe clip broken

  16. Pass78,717 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    655051883014
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass76,209 miles (+2,539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    736943672049
    • 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)
    • NoteRust around both front supenion legs where springs mount

  18. Pass73,670 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    906527061035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,462 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    660854470062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,290 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    163109369413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,959 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    670287478050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,304 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    402791977011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,532 miles
    Test number
    333157876063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T856 APP

Does T856 APP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T856 APP is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T856 APP?
The MOT on T856 APP is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T856 APP done?
T856 APP was recorded at 104,541 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has T856 APP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 APP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T856 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 T856 APP find?
T856 APP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front floor pan corroding; oil leak, but not excessive.

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