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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T997 EDPMOT history

T997 EDP is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,020 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 EDP
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 EDP was last recorded at 147,020 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,934 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,086 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,020 miles
  • 2025 – 143,934 miles
  • 2023 – 141,575 miles
  • 2022 – 140,980 miles
  • 2018 – 135,732 miles
  • 2017 – 129,875 miles
  • 2016 – 123,491 miles
  • 2015 – 116,062 miles
  • 2014 – 106,849 miles
  • 2013 – 99,120 miles
  • 2012 – 92,878 miles
  • 2011 – 87,429 miles
  • 2010 – 83,096 miles
  • 2009 – 78,910 miles
  • 2008 – 73,337 miles
  • 2007 – 67,729 miles
  • 2006 – 60,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,020 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,020 miles (+3,086)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    730440317689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,934 miles (+2,359)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,934 miles
    Test number
    166051871533
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,575 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    967066723936
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight damage , and condensation in side lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass140,980 miles (+5,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,980 miles
    Test number
    328978072499
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass135,732 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    232469689148
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass129,875 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,875 miles
    Test number
    136779130221
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit fronts worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn to 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  7. Fail129,875 miles (+6,384)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,875 miles
    Test number
    674737074108
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit fronts worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn to 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  8. Pass123,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,491 miles
    Test number
    598189032704
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  9. Fail123,491 miles (+7,429)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,491 miles
    Test number
    916758115919
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  10. Pass116,062 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    860649888643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail116,052 miles (+9,203)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    447057214868
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass106,849 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    569312904380
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail106,845 miles (+7,725)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    276530104378
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass99,120 miles (+232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    766323283224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail98,888 miles (+6,010)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,888 miles
    Test number
    729090673256
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,878 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    328615062238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

  17. Fail92,878 miles (+5,449)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    127284662211
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePuncture o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteRear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

  18. Pass87,429 miles (+4,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    589454631298
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass83,096 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,096 miles
    Test number
    153641630276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,025 miles (+4,115)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    591066520286
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front 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)

  21. Pass78,910 miles (+5,573)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,910 miles
    Test number
    581321109266
    • 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)
    • NoteHand brake travel high

  22. Pass73,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    433420508285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,337 miles (+5,608)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    371460108240
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre-pressure low!

  24. Pass67,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    213606277178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,729 miles (+7,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    931906277130
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass60,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    182437266102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 EDP

Does T997 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 EDP is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T997 EDP?
The MOT on T997 EDP is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 EDP done?
T997 EDP was recorded at 147,020 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has T997 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 EDP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T997 EDP 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 EDP find?
T997 EDP passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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