Saab 9-3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T521 RPKMOT history
T521 RPK is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 176,063 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T521 RPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T521 RPK was last recorded at 176,063 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,060 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,063 miles
- 2024 – 169,197 miles
- 2023 – 164,190 miles
- 2022 – 156,923 miles
- 2021 – 153,672 miles
- 2020 – 151,152 miles
- 2019 – 145,495 miles
- 2018 – 139,592 miles
- 2017 – 132,018 miles
- 2016 – 121,426 miles
- 2015 – 114,817 miles
- 2014 – 107,534 miles
- 2013 – 99,893 miles
- 2012 – 93,124 miles
- 2011 – 87,207 miles
- 2010 – 81,279 miles
- 2008 – 71,520 miles
- 2007 – 65,645 miles
- 2006 – 59,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,063 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering ram leaking
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,063 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,063 miles
- Test number
- 342687745325
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail176,060 miles (+6,863)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,060 miles
- Test number
- 656133550132
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,197 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 169,197 miles
- Test number
- 196987398046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,195 miles (+5,005)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,195 miles
- Test number
- 426569965992
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,190 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 164,190 miles
- Test number
- 180461069708
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail164,187 miles (+7,264)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,187 miles
- Test number
- 975843086583
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass156,923 miles (+3,251)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 156,923 miles
- Test number
- 720663710334
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,672 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 153,672 miles
- Test number
- 322008539198
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail153,670 miles (+2,518)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,670 miles
- Test number
- 458926690821
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass151,152 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 151,152 miles
- Test number
- 335650922722
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,148 miles (+5,653)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,148 miles
- Test number
- 129588374986
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,495 miles (+5,903)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,495 miles
- Test number
- 903464840273
- MinorWindscreen 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass139,592 miles (+7,574)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 139,592 miles
- Test number
- 741331382091
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,018 miles (+10,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 132,018 miles
- Test number
- 310195767412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass121,426 miles (+6,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 121,426 miles
- Test number
- 466527290157
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges.
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.
Pass114,817 miles (+7,283)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 114,817 miles
- Test number
- 165953015106
- NoteBoth rear tyres stepped and starting to wear low on inner edges.
- NoteWindscreen cracked.
Pass107,534 miles (+7,641)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 107,534 miles
- Test number
- 305764804104
- NoteWindscreen cracked.
Pass99,893 miles (+6,769)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,893 miles
- Test number
- 747678103164
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.
- NoteWindscreen cracked.
Pass93,124 miles (+5,917)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 93,124 miles
- Test number
- 178131812172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,207 miles (+5,928)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 508994601152
- NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges
- NoteCrack in windscreen
- NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate
- NoteStone damage to offside headlamp
Pass81,279 miles (+9,759)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 81,279 miles
- Test number
- 351383210112
- NoteCrack in windscreen
- NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate
- NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner edges
- NoteStone damage to offside headlamp
Pass71,520 miles (+5,875)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 71,520 miles
- Test number
- 344670858106
- NoteCrack in windscreen
Pass65,645 miles (+5,813)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 65,645 miles
- Test number
- 540102357177
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass59,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 59,832 miles
- Test number
- 591813546150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T521 RPK
- Does T521 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 RPK is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T521 RPK?
- The MOT on T521 RPK is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T521 RPK done?
- T521 RPK was recorded at 176,063 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
- Has T521 RPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T521 RPK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T521 RPK 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 T521 RPK find?
- T521 RPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.
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