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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc

T11 TEWMOT history

T11 TEW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,836 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T11 TEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T11 TEW was last recorded at 64,836 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,574 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
2,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,836 miles
  • 2025 – 64,574 miles
  • 2024 – 63,995 miles
  • 2023 – 63,321 miles
  • 2022 – 62,642 miles
  • 2021 – 62,452 miles
  • 2020 – 61,625 miles
  • 2019 – 59,491 miles
  • 2018 – 57,724 miles
  • 2017 – 55,360 miles
  • 2016 – 52,137 miles
  • 2015 – 48,897 miles
  • 2014 – 45,772 miles
  • 2013 – 42,095 miles
  • 2012 – 38,934 miles
  • 2011 – 34,658 miles
  • 2010 – 30,654 miles
  • 2009 – 29,412 miles
  • 2008 – 26,848 miles
  • 2007 – 23,041 miles
  • 2006 – 17,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly deteriorated/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,836 miles
    Test number
    724158721520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail64,834 miles (+260)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    187923667852
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass64,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    836156998933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,574 miles (+579)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    470080460469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,995 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    957772547131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail63,992 miles (+671)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    982013399624
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass63,321 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    527233116619
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside outer sills under plastic outer-skin
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion ,plus heat-shield loose

  8. Fail63,319 miles (+677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    586841484185
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside outer sills under plastic outer-skin
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion ,plus heat-shield loose

  9. Pass62,642 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    296333027531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated condition (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass62,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    891046716509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,449 miles (+824)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    233741037105
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,625 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    283513426103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass59,491 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    735230383574
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn

  14. Pass57,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    538561606105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail57,721 miles (+2,361)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    303824549592
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad on limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear disc scored

  16. Pass55,360 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    491348693333
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexible section (7.1.2)

  17. Pass52,137 miles (+3,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    113648182536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,897 miles (+3,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    226185755001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perishing

  19. Pass45,772 miles (+3,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    746209054067
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass42,095 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    169300663477
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,934 miles (+4,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    498952562011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight bulkhead movement near offside steering rack and brake servo mounting points - recommend investigation and repair

  22. Pass34,658 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    179661161020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,654 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    702113060031
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail30,646 miles (+1,234)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    694252660059
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,412 miles (+2,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    110901769424
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass26,848 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    143784068490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,041 miles (+5,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,041 miles
    Test number
    471101267010
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on outer walls

  28. Pass17,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    330281066003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T11 TEW

Does T11 TEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T11 TEW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T11 TEW?
The MOT on T11 TEW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T11 TEW done?
T11 TEW was recorded at 64,836 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,388 miles a year.
Has T11 TEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T11 TEW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T11 TEW 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 T11 TEW find?
T11 TEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing-lower; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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