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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T943 SGPMOT history

T943 SGP is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
146,074 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 SGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 SGP was last recorded at 146,074 miles on 28 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,061 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,074 miles
  • 2025 – 145,840 miles
  • 2024 – 145,598 miles
  • 2022 – 144,095 miles
  • 2021 – 144,057 miles
  • 2020 – 141,351 miles
  • 2019 – 137,523 miles
  • 2018 – 136,039 miles
  • 2015 – 129,590 miles
  • 2014 – 115,930 miles
  • 2012 – 115,153 miles
  • 2011 – 114,757 miles
  • 2010 – 112,244 miles
  • 2009 – 110,787 miles
  • 2008 – 107,984 miles
  • 2007 – 103,095 miles
  • 2006 – 99,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVARIOUS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

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 Sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear rear shocks are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    924631644065
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

  2. Fail146,074 miles (+13)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    708095215649
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

  3. Fail146,061 miles (+221)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,061 miles
    Test number
    439430668102
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Various Front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Various Rear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass145,840 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,840 miles
    Test number
    494542476719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear shocks are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate

  5. Fail145,838 miles (+240)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    247342511027
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear shocks are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate

  6. Pass145,598 miles (+1,503)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    365486795793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive steering pipe in engine bay bulk head (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded

  7. Pass144,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    624477391739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail144,092 miles (+35)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,092 miles
    Test number
    540254205003
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,057 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    604746611883
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass141,351 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,351 miles
    Test number
    682079765347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,523 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,523 miles
    Test number
    348850116031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,039 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    332531774526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,035 miles (+6,445)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,035 miles
    Test number
    329491625656
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed and loose between backbox and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass129,590 miles (+13,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,590 miles
    Test number
    118551605200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass115,930 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,930 miles
    Test number
    448793614226
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass115,153 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    236830632269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,757 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    315844821457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,244 miles (+1,457)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,244 miles
    Test number
    593122890197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s wiper split

  19. Pass110,787 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,787 miles
    Test number
    994212769164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,984 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    401252458153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass107,984 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    823072458164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    273589857473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,095 miles (+3,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    191649157104
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass99,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    590140376193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T943 SGP

Does T943 SGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T943 SGP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T943 SGP?
The MOT on T943 SGP is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T943 SGP done?
T943 SGP was recorded at 146,074 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,344 miles a year.
Has T943 SGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 SGP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T943 SGP 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 T943 SGP find?
T943 SGP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; various front suspension bushes perished.

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