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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T870 DGTMOT history

T870 DGT is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
108,821 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 DGT
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 DGT was last recorded at 108,821 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,512 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,821 miles
  • 2025 – 107,512 miles
  • 2024 – 106,306 miles
  • 2023 – 104,191 miles
  • 2022 – 102,536 miles
  • 2021 – 102,433 miles
  • 2020 – 99,419 miles
  • 2019 – 97,093 miles
  • 2018 – 90,839 miles
  • 2017 – 85,058 miles
  • 2016 – 79,568 miles
  • 2015 – 75,216 miles
  • 2014 – 71,877 miles
  • 2013 – 67,283 miles
  • 2012 – 63,098 miles
  • 2011 – 59,658 miles
  • 2010 – 56,670 miles
  • 2009 – 55,777 miles
  • 2008 – 52,981 miles
  • 2007 – 47,084 miles
  • 2006 – 42,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,821 miles (+1,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,821 miles
    Test number
    551812934989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass107,512 miles (+1,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    799297610400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass106,306 miles (+2,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    329719241914
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    146562510196
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout vehicle

  5. Fail104,190 miles (+1,654)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,190 miles
    Test number
    673677792451
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout vehicle

  6. Pass102,536 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    880847572515
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,433 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,433 miles
    Test number
    499707415767
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded around grommets (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded around grommets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass99,419 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    695890736720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroding around grommets. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroding around grommets. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    768217037164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,093 miles (+6,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    940204287387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass90,839 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,839 miles
    Test number
    995099713259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,058 miles (+5,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,058 miles
    Test number
    296228994650
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    480157524990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,568 miles (+4,352)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    950168665217
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass75,216 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    118929535199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,877 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    227546134453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,859 miles (+4,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    747013334118
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass67,283 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    279804833109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,098 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    405777332109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,092 miles (+3,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    395126232120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass59,658 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    855060841197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,670 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    620599030121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass55,777 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    991392149106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    261684038466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,981 miles (+5,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    932884838179
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass47,084 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,084 miles
    Test number
    953151507268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,480 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    304965206250
    • NoteNearside front & rear & offside front tyres perishing on side walls . nearside front low

Questions about T870 DGT

Does T870 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 DGT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 DGT?
The MOT on T870 DGT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 DGT done?
T870 DGT was recorded at 108,821 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has T870 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 DGT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T870 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 T870 DGT find?
T870 DGT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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