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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T862 DGTMOT history

T862 DGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
112,530 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T862 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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T862 DGT was last recorded at 112,530 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,529 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,530 miles
  • 2021 – 112,381 miles
  • 2020 – 110,458 miles
  • 2019 – 108,989 miles
  • 2018 – 105,962 miles
  • 2017 – 102,700 miles
  • 2016 – 95,550 miles
  • 2015 – 89,912 miles
  • 2014 – 88,686 miles
  • 2013 – 77,839 miles
  • 2012 – 72,369 miles
  • 2011 – 58,204 miles
  • 2010 – 54,817 miles
  • 2008 – 49,919 miles
  • 2007 – 45,142 miles
  • 2006 – 37,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,530 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,530 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    511960631828
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,529 miles (+148)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    443152558533
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    779955934280
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,381 miles (+1,923)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    884081784178
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,458 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    394898093544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,446 miles (+1,457)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    260428353052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,989 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,989 miles
    Test number
    821134301876
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,989 miles (+3,027)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,989 miles
    Test number
    430498194031
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,962 miles
    Test number
    639643534520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,962 miles (+3,262)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,962 miles
    Test number
    882851975612
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass102,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    356184390397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,700 miles (+7,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    382944948838
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass95,550 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    672261981246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,912 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,912 miles
    Test number
    212648787607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,686 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    326627684260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,484 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    556398844101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,839 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    795288243145
    • Repaired at testExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  18. Pass77,839 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    809998343122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,369 miles (+14,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    725859542193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,204 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    227215041183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,200 miles (+6)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    259541011479
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail58,194 miles (+3,377)3 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    569326491072
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering ram(s) anchorage cracked (2.3.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing/void of tread on edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped.
    • NoteN/S/F inner & outer & both rear inner wheel rim beads distorted.

  23. Pass54,817 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    360019180057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres, side walls deteriorating.

  24. Fail54,816 miles (+4,897)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    521149680080
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres, side walls deteriorating.

  25. Fail49,919 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    832432908175
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll four tyres not in a good condition
    • NoteFront registration plate has damage needs replacing

  26. Pass49,919 miles (+4,777)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    944002908141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll four tyres not in a good condition
    • NoteFront registration plate has damage needs replacing

  27. Pass45,142 miles (+7,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    104703807158
    • NoteFront numberplate sligtly crack

  28. Fail37,796 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,796 miles
    Test number
    232592006429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have damage to outer walls just within limits

  29. Pass37,796 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,796 miles
    Test number
    731112506141
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have damage to outer walls just within limits

Questions about T862 DGT

Does T862 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T862 DGT expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T862 DGT?
The MOT on T862 DGT expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T862 DGT done?
T862 DGT was recorded at 112,530 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has T862 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T862 DGT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T862 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 T862 DGT find?
T862 DGT passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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