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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

T121 MDBMOT history

T121 MDB is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
116,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 MDB was last recorded at 116,815 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,749 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
7,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,815 miles
  • 2022 – 115,749 miles
  • 2021 – 112,601 miles
  • 2020 – 106,496 miles
  • 2019 – 99,103 miles
  • 2018 – 93,173 miles
  • 2016 – 88,119 miles
  • 2014 – 70,381 miles
  • 2013 – 51,570 miles
  • 2012 – 38,019 miles
  • 2011 – 27,598 miles
  • 2010 – 19,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,815 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on universal joint on steering shaft into rack (2.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,815 miles (+1,066)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    355154297724
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on universal joint on steering shaft into rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,749 miles (+3,148)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    444396046903
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play light play detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass112,601 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,601 miles
    Test number
    888163521497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,601 miles (+6,105)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,601 miles
    Test number
    724769030749
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,496 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    801294473914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,482 miles (+7,379)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    335101299421
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,103 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    638782199027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,088 miles (+5,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    436133402624
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass93,173 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,173 miles
    Test number
    794931794586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,119 miles (+17,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    473650723014
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass70,381 miles (+18,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    889576414365
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass51,570 miles (+13,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    985193523388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail38,019 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    558968312346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass38,019 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    896828212367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass35,120 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    108591972130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,598 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,598 miles
    Test number
    185293671185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    492356170188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 MDB

Does T121 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 MDB expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 MDB?
The MOT on T121 MDB expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 MDB done?
T121 MDB was recorded at 116,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 7,745 miles a year.
Has T121 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 MDB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T121 MDB 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 MDB find?
T121 MDB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on universal joint on steering shaft into rack.

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