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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T886 SFWMOT history

T886 SFW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,937 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T886 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T886 SFW was last recorded at 152,937 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,365 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,572 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,937 miles
  • 2023 – 151,365 miles
  • 2022 – 148,668 miles
  • 2021 – 144,940 miles
  • 2020 – 141,974 miles
  • 2019 – 136,991 miles
  • 2018 – 129,148 miles
  • 2017 – 117,563 miles
  • 2016 – 105,812 miles
  • 2015 – 94,644 miles
  • 2014 – 82,314 miles
  • 2013 – 66,852 miles
  • 2012 – 57,320 miles
  • 2011 – 47,065 miles
  • 2010 – 36,013 miles
  • 2009 – 31,139 miles
  • 2008 – 30,090 miles
  • 2007 – 28,884 miles
  • 2006 – 27,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion to offside front strut turret, in engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Floor rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear inner wheel arch rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,937 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,937 miles
    Test number
    820508375572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,365 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,365 miles
    Test number
    779691583270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,668 miles (+3,728)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,668 miles
    Test number
    391121493814
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s r (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass144,940 miles (+2,966)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    586792039225
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,974 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,974 miles
    Test number
    692011495520
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass136,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,991 miles
    Test number
    861395420996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,991 miles (+7,843)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,991 miles
    Test number
    431020106904
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at steering rack mounting area cracked at inner wing /bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at/from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,148 miles
    Test number
    365876871164
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front strut turret, in engine bay
    • AdvisoryFloor rusty in places
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch rusty

  9. Fail129,148 miles (+11,585)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,148 miles
    Test number
    848965882244
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front strut turret, in engine bay
    • AdvisoryFloor rusty in places
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel could be improved
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch rusty

  10. Pass117,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    494034307444
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel close to limit

  11. Fail117,563 miles (+11,751)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    226564346873
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel close to limit

  12. Pass105,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    742129808692
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor

  13. Fail105,812 miles (+11,168)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    737651726451
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor

  14. Fail94,644 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    828886725158
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass94,644 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    848366525188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    227775934435
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass82,314 miles (+15,462)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    875965934130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    945656233148
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor

  19. Fail66,852 miles (+9,532)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    428356133113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor

  20. Pass57,320 miles (+10,255)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,320 miles
    Test number
    638423852119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear seat belt clasp covers missing
    • NoteExhaust tail box in poor condition
    • NoteN/s wiper blade poor

  21. Pass47,065 miles (+11,052)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    405819331167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    702593430139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,013 miles (+4,874)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    183992630146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass31,139 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,139 miles
    Test number
    952243639148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,090 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    361381328108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass28,884 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,884 miles
    Test number
    311546737197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    432097136131
    • NoteRear number plate poor

Questions about T886 SFW

Does T886 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T886 SFW is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T886 SFW?
The MOT on T886 SFW is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T886 SFW done?
T886 SFW was recorded at 152,937 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has T886 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T886 SFW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T886 SFW 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 T886 SFW find?
T886 SFW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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