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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T979 AGJMOT history

T979 AGJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
135,051 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 AGJ
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 expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T979 AGJ was last recorded at 135,051 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 10,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,703 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,348 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,051 miles
  • 2022 – 124,703 miles
  • 2021 – 115,175 miles
  • 2020 – 112,532 miles
  • 2018 – 109,496 miles
  • 2015 – 109,374 miles
  • 2014 – 109,360 miles
  • 2013 – 107,239 miles
  • 2012 – 104,098 miles
  • 2011 – 97,129 miles
  • 2010 – 93,653 miles
  • 2009 – 86,841 miles
  • 2008 – 77,739 miles
  • 2007 – 69,919 miles
  • 2006 – 54,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,051 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded and holed at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at radiator top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox slave cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket corroded and broken off exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,051 miles (+10,348)14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,051 miles
    Test number
    130744939844
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded and holed at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at radiator top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox slave cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,703 miles
    Test number
    787922207161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,689 miles (+9,514)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    513131505659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort low

  4. Pass115,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,175 miles
    Test number
    242605548949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure drain hole rotting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure drain holes rotting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,175 miles (+2,643)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,175 miles
    Test number
    241602650044
    • Repaired at testCentral Fuel pipe insecure 2 new hose clamps fitted (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure drain hole rotting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure drain holes rotting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,532 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    523510997634
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket corroded and broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail112,520 miles (+3,024)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    717483782388
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket corroded and broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass109,496 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    845846100435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,374 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,374 miles
    Test number
    939048592407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass109,360 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    786585294037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,291 miles (+2,052)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    215301174048
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass107,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    599690133012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail107,239 miles (+3,141)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    789720333068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail104,098 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    525655032096
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass104,098 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    635305532024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,129 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    859892431087
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass93,653 miles (+5)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    141429160079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint has play
    • NoteNearside rear side light bright

  18. Fail93,648 miles (+6,807)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    114068560427
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint has play
    • NoteNearside rear side light bright

  19. Pass86,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    353680279067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail86,841 miles (+9,102)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    794840279031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass77,739 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    432474078056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,919 miles (+15,006)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    804359577053
    • NoteDamage to front no plate
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteStrong advise wear to front discs and pads

  23. Pass54,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,913 miles
    Test number
    372855976026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,913 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,913 miles
    Test number
    594985876098
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T979 AGJ

Does T979 AGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 AGJ expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 AGJ?
The MOT on T979 AGJ expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 AGJ done?
T979 AGJ was recorded at 135,051 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has T979 AGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 AGJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T979 AGJ 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 T979 AGJ find?
T979 AGJ failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 14 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed and corroded in various places; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear inner brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 16 more.

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