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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

T16 AABMOT history

T16 AAB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,253 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 AAB was last recorded at 118,253 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2005: 62,762 miles, lower than 62,767 miles on 1 Nov 2005.
  • 24 Nov 2012: 95,957 miles, lower than 97,373 miles on 27 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,812 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
441 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,253 miles
  • 2025 – 117,812 miles
  • 2024 – 117,036 miles
  • 2023 – 115,991 miles
  • 2022 – 115,443 miles
  • 2021 – 114,149 miles
  • 2020 – 113,479 miles
  • 2019 – 112,212 miles
  • 2017 – 110,686 miles
  • 2016 – 108,716 miles
  • 2015 – 105,725 miles
  • 2014 – 99,589 miles
  • 2012 – 95,968 miles
  • 2010 – 94,081 miles
  • 2009 – 89,057 miles
  • 2008 – 83,647 miles
  • 2007 – 78,161 miles
  • 2006 – 71,811 miles
  • 2005 – 62,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front slight oil leak at rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,253 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    986647112437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,812 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    304376350126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass117,036 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    280043411876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,991 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    722092248693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,443 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    656976339828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,149 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    857210835850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,479 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,479 miles
    Test number
    128463787020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,212 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    453450805088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    907872490147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak at rack

  10. Fail110,686 miles (+1,970)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    819892938421
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned bent at bottom arm (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak at rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slightly perished on side wall

  11. Pass108,716 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,716 miles
    Test number
    609687359485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,725 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    176196734709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,589 miles (+3,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    886739534263
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass95,968 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    336775532353
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tryes worn inner and outer thread

  15. Fail95,957 miles (-1,416)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    917019522367
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tryes worn inner and outer thread

  16. Pass97,373 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    486247522020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,369 miles (+3,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    528886812077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass94,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    443777600303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,081 miles (+5,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    501027700338
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass89,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    650381409385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,055 miles (+5,408)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    140421309321
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tie-rod bushes showing signs of wear

  22. Pass83,647 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    992619908379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    543414707360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,161 miles (+6,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    691474407383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Fail71,811 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    652483506393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass71,811 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    742553506324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,762 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,762 miles
    Test number
    131316005332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,767 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    804555205363
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T16 AAB

Does T16 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 AAB is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 AAB?
The MOT on T16 AAB is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 AAB done?
T16 AAB was recorded at 118,253 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has T16 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 AAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T16 AAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Nov 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 AAB find?
T16 AAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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