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Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T878 RPKMOT history

T878 RPK is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,204 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 RPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Viggen Turbo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 RPK was last recorded at 123,204 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,582 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,622 miles
Average per year
1,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,204 miles
  • 2025 – 119,582 miles
  • 2024 – 115,834 miles
  • 2023 – 112,530 miles
  • 2022 – 112,510 miles
  • 2021 – 112,118 miles
  • 2020 – 111,744 miles
  • 2019 – 108,466 miles
  • 2018 – 104,933 miles
  • 2007 – 100,314 miles
  • 2006 – 93,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,204 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,204 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    698519229366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,204 miles (+3,622)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    948181689318
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    831106226575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,582 miles (+3,748)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    835565893150
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,834 miles (+3,304)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    612520427197
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass112,530 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    565787260800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,510 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    217462639679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,118 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    571583682917
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted nsf, osf, nsr, osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass111,744 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    230558268733
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator discolored
    • AdvisoryFront plate
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass108,466 miles (+3,533)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    623284488696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Pass104,933 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    639581988054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  12. Fail104,931 miles (+4,617)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,931 miles
    Test number
    991995476788
    • FailureCentral Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  13. Pass100,314 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    184110917383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,421 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    904448476123
    • NoteAdvisories as stated on previous documentation

  15. Fail93,421 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    631048276155
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T878 RPK

Does T878 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 RPK is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 RPK?
The MOT on T878 RPK is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 RPK done?
T878 RPK was recorded at 123,204 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,510 miles a year.
Has T878 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 RPK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T878 RPK 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 T878 RPK find?
T878 RPK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 7 more.

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