Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc
T13 MTCMOT history
T13 MTC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 128,734 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,719 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 MTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T13 MTC was last recorded at 128,734 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,961 miles · 15 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,773 miles
- Average per year
- 4,719 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,734 miles
- 2024 – 126,961 miles
- 2023 – 124,909 miles
- 2022 – 123,134 miles
- 2021 – 121,139 miles
- 2020 – 119,259 miles
- 2019 – 117,075 miles
- 2018 – 114,574 miles
- 2017 – 112,033 miles
- 2016 – 108,118 miles
- 2015 – 103,838 miles
- 2014 – 99,002 miles
- 2013 – 95,842 miles
- 2012 – 85,682 miles
- 2011 – 71,153 miles
- 2010 – 60,712 miles
- 2009 – 56,864 miles
- 2008 – 53,148 miles
- 2007 – 46,596 miles
- 2006 – 40,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail128,734 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front both front shock absorbers have slight play in shaft
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail128,734 miles (+1,773)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,734 miles
- Test number
- 468023302880
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,961 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 126,961 miles
- Test number
- 716457943987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,938 miles (+2,029)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,938 miles
- Test number
- 518396516095
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,909 miles (+1,775)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,909 miles
- Test number
- 427432114723
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded
Pass123,134 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,134 miles
- Test number
- 696121127825
- AdvisoryFront both front shock absorbers have slight play in shaft
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,134 miles (+1,995)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,134 miles
- Test number
- 829616436122
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front shock absorbers have slight play in shaft
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,139 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,139 miles
- Test number
- 966939555900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,259 miles (+2,184)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,259 miles
- Test number
- 861507429965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,075 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 117,075 miles
- Test number
- 232512603538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,999 miles (+2,425)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,999 miles
- Test number
- 876376320840
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,574 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 114,574 miles
- Test number
- 941982491843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,550 miles (+2,517)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,550 miles
- Test number
- 451714892465
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass112,033 miles (+3,915)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 112,033 miles
- Test number
- 377591189695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,118 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,118 miles
- Test number
- 585483084399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,094 miles (+4,256)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,094 miles
- Test number
- 674958527225
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable worn (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable worn (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc outer face rusty
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on shoulders
Pass103,838 miles (+4,836)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 103,838 miles
- Test number
- 388847825089
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteOffside rear brake disc faces slightly corroded
- NotePower steering pipe at steering rack slightly damp
Pass99,002 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 99,002 miles
- Test number
- 886048224068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,842 miles (+10,160)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 95,842 miles
- Test number
- 519368923080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass85,682 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 227033602074
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail85,682 miles (+14,529)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 508803902094
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNearside front brake pads have movement in caliper carrier
Pass71,153 miles (+10,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 71,153 miles
- Test number
- 717814711034
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass60,712 miles (+3,848)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 60,712 miles
- Test number
- 930527420033
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules starting to corroed
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Pass56,864 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 56,864 miles
- Test number
- 844299429089
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Fail56,863 miles (+3,715)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,863 miles
- Test number
- 422358329022
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Pass53,148 miles (+6,552)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 53,148 miles
- Test number
- 923629178076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,596 miles (+6,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 46,596 miles
- Test number
- 613725217154
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,305 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,305 miles
- Test number
- 553660716137
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about T13 MTC
- Does T13 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T13 MTC expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T13 MTC?
- The MOT on T13 MTC expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T13 MTC done?
- T13 MTC was recorded at 128,734 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 4,719 miles a year.
- Has T13 MTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 MTC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T13 MTC 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 T13 MTC find?
- T13 MTC failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 6 major defects: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch; nearside suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.
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