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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T997 DFMMOT history

T997 DFM is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,771 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 DFM
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 DFM was last recorded at 144,771 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,368 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,771 miles
  • 2024 – 135,547 miles
  • 2023 – 132,516 miles
  • 2020 – 130,220 miles
  • 2019 – 124,766 miles
  • 2018 – 118,306 miles
  • 2017 – 111,952 miles
  • 2013 – 111,764 miles
  • 2012 – 104,305 miles
  • 2011 – 96,162 miles
  • 2010 – 86,739 miles
  • 2009 – 78,730 miles
  • 2008 – 69,812 miles
  • 2007 – 60,677 miles
  • 2006 – 53,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,771 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,771 miles
    Test number
    872377532804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail144,368 miles (+8,821)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,368 miles
    Test number
    815742479452
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    380547256613
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail135,547 miles (+3,031)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    219648348977
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,516 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    752068437204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,511 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    228829515404
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,220 miles (+5,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    220335461271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass124,766 miles (+6,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,766 miles
    Test number
    752536806264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass118,306 miles (+6,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    139147017319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe jubilee clips corroded/missing

  10. Pass111,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    802282778301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,952 miles (+188)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    684977847505
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass111,764 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,764 miles
    Test number
    988469183185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,731 miles (+7,426)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,731 miles
    Test number
    426555083183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass104,305 miles (+8,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    239530712453
    • NoteExhaust corodid

  15. Pass96,162 miles (+9,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    358161601100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,739 miles (+8,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    863454400170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,730 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    194194409155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,812 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    371829498081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,677 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    974313097038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,089 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    994358916149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,034 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    554945216191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T997 DFM

Does T997 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 DFM is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T997 DFM?
The MOT on T997 DFM is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 DFM done?
T997 DFM was recorded at 144,771 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has T997 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 DFM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T997 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 T997 DFM find?
T997 DFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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