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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

T999 TRXMOT history

T999 TRX is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 241,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
241,458 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T999 TRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T999 TRX was last recorded at 241,458 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2018: 44,684 miles, lower than 230,699 miles on 3 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
241,457 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,458 miles
  • 2022 – 241,054 miles
  • 2021 – 238,274 miles
  • 2019 – 234,129 miles
  • 2018 – 44,684 miles
  • 2017 – 224,578 miles
  • 2016 – 215,476 miles
  • 2015 – 212,921 miles
  • 2014 – 202,945 miles
  • 2013 – 192,680 miles
  • 2012 – 177,486 miles
  • 2011 – 160,864 miles
  • 2010 – 142,367 miles
  • 2009 – 124,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,458 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    241,458 miles
    Test number
    874667631075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail241,457 miles (+403)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,457 miles
    Test number
    883661377104
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass241,054 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    241,054 miles
    Test number
    518673502760
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine mil illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt poor retraction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail241,052 miles (+2,778)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,052 miles
    Test number
    597387002191
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine mil illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt poor retraction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass238,274 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    238,274 miles
    Test number
    779003539478
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail238,272 miles (+4,143)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,272 miles
    Test number
    758113373017
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both handbrake cables slightly insecure, have broken clips

  7. Pass234,129 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    234,129 miles
    Test number
    840334872319
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Fail234,126 miles (+189,442)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,126 miles
    Test number
    570431968227
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass44,684 miles (-186,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    785575682357
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside top shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern in offside and nearside headlights

  10. Fail230,699 miles (+6,121)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,699 miles
    Test number
    435916899547
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside top shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern in offside and nearside headlights

  11. Pass224,578 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    224,578 miles
    Test number
    961429217223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail224,553 miles (+9,077)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,553 miles
    Test number
    309844013293
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer side light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer stop light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly tightly tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner stop light inoperative

  13. Pass215,476 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    938291690050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass212,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    212,921 miles
    Test number
    178218255089
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail212,921 miles (+9,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,921 miles
    Test number
    968888655012
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass202,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    202,945 miles
    Test number
    825861724069
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/front hub

  17. Fail202,945 miles (+10,265)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,945 miles
    Test number
    365681324057
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/front hub

  18. Pass192,680 miles (+15,194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    192,680 miles
    Test number
    586387313033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass177,486 miles (+16,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    177,486 miles
    Test number
    126236512477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass160,864 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,864 miles
    Test number
    825154021068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail160,863 miles (+18,496)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,863 miles
    Test number
    309640421096
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass142,367 miles (+17,897)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    662044710039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    264655819093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T999 TRX

Does T999 TRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T999 TRX is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T999 TRX?
The MOT on T999 TRX is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T999 TRX done?
T999 TRX was recorded at 241,458 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has T999 TRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T999 TRX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T999 TRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T999 TRX find?
T999 TRX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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