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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T16 RDRMOT history

T16 RDR is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,331 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 RDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 RDR was last recorded at 85,331 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,324 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,331 miles
  • 2025 – 83,635 miles
  • 2024 – 59,766 miles
  • 2022 – 58,826 miles
  • 2021 – 57,851 miles
  • 2020 – 56,986 miles
  • 2019 – 55,691 miles
  • 2018 – 54,406 miles
  • 2017 – 52,998 miles
  • 2016 – 51,526 miles
  • 2015 – 49,499 miles
  • 2014 – 48,430 miles
  • 2013 – 47,914 miles
  • 2012 – 47,416 miles
  • 2011 – 44,761 miles
  • 2010 – 42,968 miles
  • 2009 – 41,644 miles
  • 2008 – 40,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,331 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    152460879505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded underneath

  2. Fail85,324 miles (+1,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    400771444667
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded underneath

  3. Pass83,635 miles (+23,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,635 miles
    Test number
    103577179392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass59,766 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    409733025919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail59,760 miles (+934)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    961201446298
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,826 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    829976496941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,851 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,851 miles
    Test number
    910324459346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,986 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,986 miles
    Test number
    236272730587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,691 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,691 miles
    Test number
    677863115475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,406 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    233298961069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,998 miles
    Test number
    534024359942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail52,998 miles (+1,472)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,998 miles
    Test number
    596529477859
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper binding (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass51,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    531300122568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,526 miles (+2,027)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    421624510957
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,499 miles (+1,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    889225725240
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass48,430 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    406357924204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,914 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    129961613251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,416 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    356692722262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,761 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    197860101210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,968 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    122797710288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,644 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    983975129218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    394742138436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T16 RDR

Does T16 RDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 RDR is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 RDR?
The MOT on T16 RDR is valid until 14 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 RDR done?
T16 RDR was recorded at 85,331 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has T16 RDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 RDR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 RDR 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 T16 RDR find?
T16 RDR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension components corroded underneath.

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