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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

TAM 600MOT history

TAM 600 is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 127,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,997 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAM 600
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAM 600 was last recorded at 127,997 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,996 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,997 miles
  • 2025 – 126,508 miles
  • 2024 – 124,718 miles
  • 2023 – 123,694 miles
  • 2022 – 122,725 miles
  • 2021 – 121,964 miles
  • 2020 – 121,304 miles
  • 2019 – 120,901 miles
  • 2018 – 119,458 miles
  • 2017 – 108,996 miles
  • 2016 – 97,138 miles
  • 2015 – 93,203 miles
  • 2014 – 91,444 miles
  • 2013 – 90,203 miles
  • 2012 – 84,854 miles
  • 2011 – 76,351 miles
  • 2010 – 65,032 miles
  • 2009 – 53,742 miles
  • 2008 – 45,064 miles
  • 2007 – 39,733 miles
  • 2006 – 34,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,997 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,997 miles
    Test number
    708508180885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,996 miles (+1,488)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,996 miles
    Test number
    304851404566
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    177768185505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,508 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    253666718756
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,718 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,718 miles
    Test number
    348961559378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,694 miles
    Test number
    669491578469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,694 miles (+969)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,694 miles
    Test number
    952572219930
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,725 miles (+761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,725 miles
    Test number
    209276701215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,964 miles (+660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,964 miles
    Test number
    610228888267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  10. Pass121,304 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    821154223352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass120,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    900912424359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail120,901 miles (+1,443)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    961409961335
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s cable is snapped (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass119,458 miles (+10,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,458 miles
    Test number
    544703634688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass108,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,996 miles
    Test number
    570240362036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail108,996 miles (+11,858)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,996 miles
    Test number
    552510230133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass97,138 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    654860632905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    978867179266
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Fail96,552 miles (+3,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    388509986334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass93,203 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    976073835143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    258220674198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail91,444 miles (+1,241)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    639647364127
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass90,203 miles (+5,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    816018953191
    • NoteOs/ns front tyre's wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake imbalance of 40%

  23. Pass84,854 miles (+8,503)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    415768752117
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBracket on exhaust middle section corroded loose but supported ok
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  24. Pass76,351 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    208317551101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,205 miles (+11,173)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    626772451181
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust back box clamp rusting

  26. Pass65,032 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    804108350140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,742 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    372619159193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,064 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    723725758123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,897 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    402111038147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,733 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    284996907451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,086 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    491124496062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail33,938 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    271992986014
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about TAM 600

What vehicle is registration TAM 600 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAM 600 on a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAM 600 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAM 600 is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAM 600?
The MOT on TAM 600 is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAM 600 done?
TAM 600 was recorded at 127,997 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has TAM 600 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAM 600 has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on TAM 600 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 TAM 600 find?
TAM 600 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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