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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T129 REUMOT history

T129 REU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 162,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,807 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 REU was last recorded at 162,807 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,971 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
836 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,807 miles
  • 2025 – 161,971 miles
  • 2024 – 161,663 miles
  • 2023 – 160,752 miles
  • 2022 – 160,037 miles
  • 2021 – 158,557 miles
  • 2020 – 157,583 miles
  • 2019 – 157,193 miles
  • 2018 – 156,176 miles
  • 2017 – 154,650 miles
  • 2016 – 153,457 miles
  • 2015 – 150,934 miles
  • 2014 – 149,049 miles
  • 2013 – 144,529 miles
  • 2012 – 143,867 miles
  • 2011 – 141,882 miles
  • 2010 – 139,720 miles
  • 2009 – 134,883 miles
  • 2008 – 126,104 miles
  • 2007 – 116,687 miles
  • 2006 – 106,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,807 miles
    Test number
    856597428222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail162,807 miles (+836)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,807 miles
    Test number
    628876193149
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,971 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,971 miles
    Test number
    223516174223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,663 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    381236840379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,752 miles (+715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,752 miles
    Test number
    626070153745
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass160,037 miles (+1,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,037 miles
    Test number
    403108408213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass158,557 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,557 miles
    Test number
    483183256820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,583 miles (+390)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,583 miles
    Test number
    944137746142
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass157,193 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,193 miles
    Test number
    936666512082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,176 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,176 miles
    Test number
    134413254797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass154,650 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,650 miles
    Test number
    744381167010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass153,457 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    189643260294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,934 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,934 miles
    Test number
    187194230197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail150,857 miles (+1,808)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,857 miles
    Test number
    849458770714
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass149,049 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,049 miles
    Test number
    157748464202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass144,529 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,529 miles
    Test number
    999974283244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,867 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    528576182224
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Fail143,841 miles (+1,953)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    318680082279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass141,888 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    141,888 miles
    Test number
    929173332182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust has a sufficient repair
    • NoteWind screen has light scratches

  20. Fail141,888 miles (+6)4 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,888 miles
    Test number
    517993132158
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust has a sufficient repair
    • NoteWind screen has light scratches

  21. Pass141,882 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    488503591247
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Fail141,850 miles (+1,647)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,850 miles
    Test number
    786976981269
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass140,203 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,203 miles
    Test number
    975803911115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Fail140,197 miles (+477)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,197 miles
    Test number
    515648701144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  25. Pass139,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    139,720 miles
    Test number
    752259170015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail139,720 miles (+4,837)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,720 miles
    Test number
    171707470059
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteSteering rack movement
    • NoteWind screen scratched
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  27. Pass134,883 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    223639539158
    • NoteHandbrake lever high travel
    • NoteWindscreen has light scoring within zone a

  28. Fail134,862 miles (+8,758)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    700578039108
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever high travel
    • NoteWindscreen has light scoring within zone a

  29. Pass126,104 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    193177838186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass116,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    810073427143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail116,687 miles (+9,994)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    630313027195
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear worn low on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f sidelight dim

  32. Pass106,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,693 miles
    Test number
    491328126136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 REU

Does T129 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 REU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 REU?
The MOT on T129 REU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 REU done?
T129 REU was recorded at 162,807 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has T129 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 REU has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T129 REU 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 T129 REU find?
T129 REU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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