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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T876 DGTMOT history

T876 DGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,816 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T876 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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T876 DGT was last recorded at 39,816 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,344 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
1,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,816 miles
  • 2024 – 38,344 miles
  • 2023 – 36,540 miles
  • 2022 – 34,106 miles
  • 2021 – 31,881 miles
  • 2020 – 29,698 miles
  • 2019 – 28,708 miles
  • 2018 – 28,147 miles
  • 2017 – 28,027 miles
  • 2016 – 25,847 miles
  • 2015 – 24,119 miles
  • 2014 – 23,307 miles
  • 2013 – 21,187 miles
  • 2007 – 20,228 miles
  • 2006 – 19,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body dent/damaged/scratchesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition 205/50/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    503630573329
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body dent/damaged/scratches
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail39,816 miles (+1,472)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    274161613201
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body dent/damaged/scratches
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,344 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    974022660534
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body dent/damaged/scratches
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail38,344 miles (+1,804)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    242534612609
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body dent/damaged/scratches
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass36,540 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    634584615293
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door and Body dent damaged / scratches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body dent damaged / scratches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +Insecure (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail36,540 miles (+2,434)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    579422879027
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface + Reversing lamp: lens Damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door and Body dent damaged / scratches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body dent damaged / scratches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +Insecure (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass34,106 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    901271666589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail34,106 miles (+2,225)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    660535665451
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass31,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    223285910022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp: lens Defective, emitted light adversely affected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail31,881 miles (+2,183)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    666856127939
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp: lens Defective, emitted light adversely affected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass29,698 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    904497029011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass28,708 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    370558135542
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail28,699 miles (+552)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    817833585031
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass28,147 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    368211954441
    • AdvisoryFront wiper slightly smearing

  15. Pass28,027 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,027 miles
    Test number
    739048133385
    • AdvisoryParking brake and service brake just met requirments

  16. Pass25,847 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    528666714241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass24,119 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,119 miles
    Test number
    745903535124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake minor judder

  18. Fail24,119 miles (+812)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,119 miles
    Test number
    725013335166
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake minor judder

  19. Pass23,307 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,307 miles
    Test number
    668895534130
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail23,307 miles (+2,120)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,307 miles
    Test number
    239983334475
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass21,187 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,187 miles
    Test number
    118288053154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Fail21,187 miles (+959)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,187 miles
    Test number
    168047153104
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Pass20,228 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,228 miles
    Test number
    172798947462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,461 miles
    Test number
    920139756046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T876 DGT

Does T876 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T876 DGT is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T876 DGT?
The MOT on T876 DGT is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T876 DGT done?
T876 DGT was recorded at 39,816 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,032 miles a year.
Has T876 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T876 DGT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T876 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 T876 DGT find?
T876 DGT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear body dent/damaged/scratches; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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