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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T859 DGTMOT history

T859 DGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,790 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 DGT
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 DGT was last recorded at 119,790 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,788 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,790 miles
  • 2024 – 115,880 miles
  • 2023 – 113,595 miles
  • 2022 – 106,558 miles
  • 2021 – 94,048 miles
  • 2020 – 84,208 miles
  • 2019 – 80,128 miles
  • 2018 – 79,462 miles
  • 2017 – 79,070 miles
  • 2016 – 77,294 miles
  • 2015 – 74,741 miles
  • 2014 – 73,098 miles
  • 2013 – 72,795 miles
  • 2012 – 71,084 miles
  • 2011 – 68,068 miles
  • 2010 – 65,179 miles
  • 2009 – 61,509 miles
  • 2008 – 58,819 miles
  • 2007 – 56,036 miles
  • 2006 – 51,558 miles
  • 2005 – 47,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,790 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,790 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    567380711028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,788 miles (+3,908)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    512923548991
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake made low effort but locked in rollers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass115,880 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,880 miles
    Test number
    180660939365
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail115,876 miles (+2,281)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,876 miles
    Test number
    227946396682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,595 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    493517396904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail113,593 miles (+7,035)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,593 miles
    Test number
    789010320789
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,558 miles (+12,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    698285597618
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,048 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    758893687542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,208 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    911792385245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,128 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    404302788550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,462 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    523626489786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,070 miles (+1,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    782016578497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear lines marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass77,294 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    880536067119
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer edge/shoulder small cracks in tread

  14. Pass74,741 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    196916935106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,098 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    665178044104
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass72,795 miles (+1,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    205850633457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,084 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    667851932155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,068 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    716613231181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,179 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    524956140105
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass65,179 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    532766840104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,509 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    713218049153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,819 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    221544748496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,036 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    821153347118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,558 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    993216346102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2006
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    264005845415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T859 DGT

Does T859 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T859 DGT is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T859 DGT?
The MOT on T859 DGT is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T859 DGT done?
T859 DGT was recorded at 119,790 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,513 miles a year.
Has T859 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 DGT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T859 DGT 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 T859 DGT find?
T859 DGT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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