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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T996 DFMMOT history

T996 DFM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 287,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
287,898 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 DFM was last recorded at 287,898 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,898 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 287,898 miles
  • 2023 – 280,179 miles
  • 2022 – 274,558 miles
  • 2021 – 265,083 miles
  • 2020 – 259,786 miles
  • 2019 – 248,115 miles
  • 2018 – 235,875 miles
  • 2017 – 226,593 miles
  • 2016 – 215,609 miles
  • 2015 – 205,516 miles
  • 2014 – 192,349 miles
  • 2013 – 179,446 miles
  • 2012 – 166,999 miles
  • 2011 – 153,750 miles
  • 2010 – 140,119 miles
  • 2009 – 127,236 miles
  • 2008 – 114,283 miles
  • 2007 – 99,215 miles
  • 2006 – 84,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,898 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    287,898 miles
    Test number
    443496665935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail287,898 miles (+7,719)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,898 miles
    Test number
    250591233837
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass280,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    280,179 miles
    Test number
    576651052108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail280,179 miles (+5,621)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,179 miles
    Test number
    352558055880
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass274,558 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    274,558 miles
    Test number
    170666313636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass265,083 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    265,083 miles
    Test number
    107505656797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail265,053 miles (+5,267)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,053 miles
    Test number
    180512860698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured badly corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured badly corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight corrosion on front shockers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass259,786 miles (+11,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    259,786 miles
    Test number
    798769257149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass248,115 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    248,115 miles
    Test number
    919179756585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass235,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    235,875 miles
    Test number
    394674831876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail235,875 miles (+9,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,875 miles
    Test number
    555944135300
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass226,593 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    226,593 miles
    Test number
    482438579299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass215,609 miles (+10,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    215,609 miles
    Test number
    704626394401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,516 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    205,516 miles
    Test number
    417447895016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail205,481 miles (+13,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,481 miles
    Test number
    115209475471
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Fail192,349 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,349 miles
    Test number
    487320784032
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  17. Pass192,349 miles (+12,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    192,349 miles
    Test number
    518840684075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass179,446 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    179,446 miles
    Test number
    979059773013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass166,999 miles (+13,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    166,999 miles
    Test number
    935353282022
    • NoteHand brake in need of attention
  20. Pass153,750 miles (+13,631)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    153,750 miles
    Test number
    477141201111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,119 miles (+12,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    140,119 miles
    Test number
    322365620166
    • NoteFront and rear pads 3/4 worn
  22. Pass127,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    234498239125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,236 miles (+12,953)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    904134639117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass114,283 miles (+15,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    280380818136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,215 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,215 miles
    Test number
    744120117186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    804628116154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 DFM

Does T996 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 DFM expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 DFM?
The MOT on T996 DFM expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 DFM done?
T996 DFM was recorded at 287,898 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 11,147 miles a year.
Has T996 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 DFM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T996 DFM 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 T996 DFM find?
T996 DFM passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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