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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T89 PGPMOT history

T89 PGP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2022
Mileage
175,297 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 PGP
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T89 PGP was last recorded at 175,297 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,503 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
9,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,297 miles
  • 2021 – 169,503 miles
  • 2019 – 159,169 miles
  • 2018 – 148,008 miles
  • 2017 – 138,237 miles
  • 2016 – 126,447 miles
  • 2015 – 115,244 miles
  • 2014 – 104,148 miles
  • 2013 – 92,278 miles
  • 2012 – 82,222 miles
  • 2011 – 70,114 miles
  • 2010 – 57,842 miles
  • 2009 – 49,347 miles
  • 2008 – 42,700 miles
  • 2007 – 31,101 miles
  • 2006 – 27,647 miles
  • 2005 – 26,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,297 miles
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,297 miles (+5,794)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,297 miles
    Test number
    727997201464
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass169,503 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,503 miles
    Test number
    974306801734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Fail169,503 miles (+10,334)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,503 miles
    Test number
    204001736117
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Pass159,169 miles (+11,161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,169 miles
    Test number
    869456649504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,008 miles (+165)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,008 miles
    Test number
    430518663534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail147,843 miles (+9,606)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,843 miles
    Test number
    914495374893
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated

  7. Pass138,237 miles (+11,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    715236869582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass126,447 miles (+11,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,447 miles
    Test number
    335605277451
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass115,244 miles (+11,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,244 miles
    Test number
    509346695188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass104,148 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,148 miles
    Test number
    445362394150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail103,947 miles (+11,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    285588084480
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass92,278 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    566552683107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,222 miles (+12,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    147946282104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass70,114 miles (+12,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    685862871115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass57,842 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,842 miles
    Test number
    204455450177
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deteriorated outer sidewall no ply or cords showing

  16. Fail57,842 miles (+8,495)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,842 miles
    Test number
    201985350113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deteriorated outer sidewall no ply or cords showing

  17. Pass49,347 miles (+6,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    791857379103
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass42,700 miles (+11,599)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    390306978191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass31,101 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    652156977189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,647 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    381378276117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    201160086055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 PGP

Does T89 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T89 PGP expired on 19 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T89 PGP?
The MOT on T89 PGP expired on 19 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T89 PGP done?
T89 PGP was recorded at 175,297 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 9,049 miles a year.
Has T89 PGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 PGP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T89 PGP 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 T89 PGP find?
T89 PGP failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; offside front outer anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 9 more.

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