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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

T121 AEMMOT history

T121 AEM is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,844 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 AEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 AEM was last recorded at 131,844 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,737 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
5,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,844 miles
  • 2025 – 131,737 miles
  • 2024 – 131,649 miles
  • 2023 – 131,049 miles
  • 2022 – 130,392 miles
  • 2021 – 129,312 miles
  • 2020 – 126,557 miles
  • 2019 – 124,708 miles
  • 2018 – 121,634 miles
  • 2017 – 118,563 miles
  • 2016 – 112,461 miles
  • 2015 – 104,925 miles
  • 2014 – 84,073 miles
  • 2013 – 64,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,844 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryLarge imbalance on parking brake

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,844 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,844 miles
    Test number
    940791922832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryLarge imbalance on parking brake

  2. Pass131,737 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,737 miles
    Test number
    219958824808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,649 miles (+600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    302302670061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    435591342198
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail131,049 miles (+657)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    417217385585
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass130,392 miles (+1,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    723541072896
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass129,312 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,312 miles
    Test number
    610036384210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,557 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,557 miles
    Test number
    829175116318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,708 miles
    Test number
    776334606727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,708 miles (+3,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,708 miles
    Test number
    652715619431
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass121,634 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,634 miles
    Test number
    535964044790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass118,563 miles (+6,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,563 miles
    Test number
    775786245012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass112,461 miles (+7,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,461 miles
    Test number
    506828891656
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass104,925 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    589771105221
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail104,925 miles (+20,852)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    339821705271
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass84,073 miles (+19,970)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,073 miles
    Test number
    318210114223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass64,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    235460413244
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail64,103 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    385920313462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T121 AEM

Does T121 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 AEM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 AEM?
The MOT on T121 AEM is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 AEM done?
T121 AEM was recorded at 131,844 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
Has T121 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 AEM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T121 AEM 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 T121 AEM find?
T121 AEM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; large imbalance on parking brake.

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