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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T122 SYAMOT history

T122 SYA is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,450 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T122 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T122 SYA was last recorded at 173,450 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,573 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,450 miles
  • 2025 – 172,573 miles
  • 2024 – 171,460 miles
  • 2023 – 169,729 miles
  • 2022 – 168,839 miles
  • 2021 – 168,730 miles
  • 2019 – 168,590 miles
  • 2018 – 166,875 miles
  • 2017 – 161,983 miles
  • 2016 – 156,699 miles
  • 2015 – 151,011 miles
  • 2014 – 145,136 miles
  • 2013 – 140,905 miles
  • 2012 – 136,280 miles
  • 2011 – 129,099 miles
  • 2010 – 124,605 miles
  • 2009 – 118,363 miles
  • 2008 – 113,252 miles
  • 2007 – 104,309 miles
  • 2006 – 93,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,450 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,450 miles (+877)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,450 miles
    Test number
    985563135223
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

  2. Pass172,573 miles (+1,113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    389205998021
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,460 miles (+1,731)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,460 miles
    Test number
    519142627670
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,729 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,729 miles
    Test number
    938598001490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,727 miles (+888)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,727 miles
    Test number
    231541534253
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,839 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,839 miles
    Test number
    466508977806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,730 miles (+140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,730 miles
    Test number
    464242666354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass168,590 miles (+1,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,590 miles
    Test number
    638283360579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass166,875 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    939081435280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,983 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,983 miles
    Test number
    523910737368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass156,699 miles (+5,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,699 miles
    Test number
    209804827080
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust smoke until exhaust got hot

  12. Fail151,011 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    125295455044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass151,011 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    898275355028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    509165944016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,136 miles (+4,231)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    309234144084
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Fail140,905 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,905 miles
    Test number
    156891353014
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass140,905 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,905 miles
    Test number
    938711453070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,280 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,280 miles
    Test number
    586896742010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,099 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,099 miles
    Test number
    116219931089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    763862560070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,605 miles (+6,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    220254050011
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass118,363 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    581327059066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,252 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    153025128036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,309 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    400685627020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,275 miles (+10,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    114283927412
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass93,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    370179016037
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T122 SYA

Does T122 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T122 SYA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T122 SYA?
The MOT on T122 SYA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T122 SYA done?
T122 SYA was recorded at 173,450 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has T122 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T122 SYA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T122 SYA 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 T122 SYA find?
T122 SYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 9 more.

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