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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

T321 MDCMOT history

T321 MDC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
130,053 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 MDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 MDC was last recorded at 130,053 miles on 3 May 2025, 2,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,529 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,524 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,053 miles
  • 2024 – 127,529 miles
  • 2023 – 124,163 miles
  • 2022 – 121,685 miles
  • 2021 – 120,007 miles
  • 2020 – 116,194 miles
  • 2019 – 112,051 miles
  • 2017 – 110,868 miles
  • 2016 – 96,546 miles
  • 2015 – 90,624 miles
  • 2013 – 83,126 miles
  • 2012 – 65,924 miles
  • 2011 – 56,886 miles
  • 2010 – 47,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,053 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,053 miles (+2,524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    861713359203
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    150555063316
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack arms

  3. Fail127,529 miles (+150)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    613743684307
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack arms

  4. Fail127,379 miles (+3,216)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,379 miles
    Test number
    995835591002
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,163 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    620479230472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,685 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    314553865473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,685 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    191870864318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,007 miles (+3,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,007 miles
    Test number
    197488817771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,194 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    534184004988
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle

  10. Fail116,194 miles (+4,143)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    131254189172
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass112,051 miles (+1,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    371969601547
    • AdvisoryChip to o/s top corner of windscreen
    • AdvisorySome play detected n/s drop link ball joint

  12. Pass110,868 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,868 miles
    Test number
    640877635260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,546 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    421790143719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    257927375009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,624 miles (+7,498)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    927836165023
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f sill block missing.

  16. Pass83,126 miles (+17,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    625562863364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,924 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    319362632162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,886 miles (+9,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    985819721174
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    334874620100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 MDC

Does T321 MDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 MDC expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 MDC?
The MOT on T321 MDC expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 MDC done?
T321 MDC was recorded at 130,053 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has T321 MDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 MDC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T321 MDC 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 T321 MDC find?
T321 MDC passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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