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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T86 XPBMOT history

T86 XPB is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,124 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 XPB
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
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 XPB was last recorded at 85,124 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2017: 70,476 miles, lower than 70,592 miles on 11 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,124 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,124 miles
  • 2025 – 83,197 miles
  • 2024 – 81,929 miles
  • 2023 – 79,322 miles
  • 2022 – 76,565 miles
  • 2021 – 75,558 miles
  • 2020 – 74,383 miles
  • 2019 – 73,458 miles
  • 2018 – 72,049 miles
  • 2017 – 70,476 miles
  • 2016 – 64,633 miles
  • 2015 – 52,329 miles
  • 2014 – 45,035 miles
  • 2013 – 43,328 miles
  • 2012 – 41,567 miles
  • 2011 – 39,191 miles
  • 2010 – 36,638 miles
  • 2009 – 34,162 miles
  • 2008 – 31,121 miles
  • 2007 – 27,774 miles
  • 2006 – 24,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront fog lights inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front fog lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front front fog lamps inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight misting of oil from steering rack pinion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,124 miles
    Test number
    445056325471
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  2. Fail85,124 miles (+1,927)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,124 miles
    Test number
    741539819405
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  3. Pass83,197 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    578345103132
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,165 miles (+1,236)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    981779132779
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,929 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    482250602454
    • AdvisoryFront front fog lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,885 miles (+2,563)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    369774236403
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front strut tower cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front fog lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,322 miles (+2,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    290029269331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,565 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    207761366037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,558 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    788578087275
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass74,383 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    531018966382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass73,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    541472627888
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play inner steering arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,458 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    453938550806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play inner steering arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,049 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    319765387742
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil from steering rack pinion

  14. Fail72,015 miles (+1,539)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    382047062165
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to get an emissions reading due to major leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil from steering rack pinion

  15. Pass70,476 miles (-116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    594881631223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,592 miles (+5,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    289824602904
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass64,633 miles (+12,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    561619561653
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass52,329 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    119704281131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,035 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,035 miles
    Test number
    845753134291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,328 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    598123083197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,567 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,567 miles
    Test number
    769528692187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,191 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    965503591120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass36,638 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    640284890164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,162 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    164011099177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,121 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,121 miles
    Test number
    830025478142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,774 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,774 miles
    Test number
    470327477177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,444 miles
    Test number
    594772796178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T86 XPB

Does T86 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 XPB is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T86 XPB?
The MOT on T86 XPB is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T86 XPB done?
T86 XPB was recorded at 85,124 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,015 miles a year.
Has T86 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 XPB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T86 XPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T86 XPB find?
T86 XPB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front fog lights inop.

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