Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T589 AYJMOT history
T589 AYJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 63,641 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T589 AYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T589 AYJ was last recorded at 63,641 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jul 2013: 38,857 miles, lower than 74,865 miles on 5 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 57,203 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,438 miles
- Average per year
- 1,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,641 miles
- 2025 – 57,203 miles
- 2024 – 50,160 miles
- 2023 – 50,103 miles
- 2022 – 48,047 miles
- 2021 – 47,394 miles
- 2020 – 45,995 miles
- 2019 – 45,758 miles
- 2018 – 44,524 miles
- 2017 – 43,151 miles
- 2016 – 42,404 miles
- 2015 – 41,102 miles
- 2014 – 40,232 miles
- 2013 – 38,857 miles
- 2012 – 74,865 miles
- 2011 – 36,362 miles
- 2010 – 34,428 miles
- 2009 – 32,307 miles
- 2008 – 31,764 miles
- 2007 – 28,225 miles
- 2006 – 25,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,641 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.
REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,641 miles (+6,438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 63,641 miles
- Test number
- 632024013838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass57,203 miles (+7,043)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 57,203 miles
- Test number
- 708921522965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,160 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 50,160 miles
- Test number
- 856687294575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,103 miles (+2,056)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,103 miles
- Test number
- 734991299997
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass48,047 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 48,047 miles
- Test number
- 150111309560
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,047 miles (+43)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,047 miles
- Test number
- 676606867497
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,004 miles (+610)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,004 miles
- Test number
- 104072298450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated into letters (0.1 (d))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryFront suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit
Pass47,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,394 miles
- Test number
- 944752131187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,394 miles (+1,399)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,394 miles
- Test number
- 693413678797
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass45,995 miles (+237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 45,995 miles
- Test number
- 981849177965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Pass45,758 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,758 miles
- Test number
- 895048800859
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Pass44,524 miles (+1,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 44,524 miles
- Test number
- 903802721871
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Pass43,151 miles (+747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 43,151 miles
- Test number
- 574481363928
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Pass42,404 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,404 miles
- Test number
- 641202514395
- 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)
Pass41,102 miles (+870)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 41,102 miles
- Test number
- 337934995189
- NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
- NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Fail40,232 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,232 miles
- Test number
- 205713464130
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,232 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 40,232 miles
- Test number
- 418863764146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,857 miles (-36,008)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 118482783121
- NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION
Pass74,865 miles (+38,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 74,865 miles
- Test number
- 869317582131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,362 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,362 miles
- Test number
- 529753691146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,428 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,428 miles
- Test number
- 460128080124
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass32,307 miles (+543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,307 miles
- Test number
- 673169869168
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass31,764 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 31,764 miles
- Test number
- 662856488106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,225 miles (+3,061)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,225 miles
- Test number
- 132854697410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 25,164 miles
- Test number
- 512556826046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T589 AYJ
- Does T589 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 AYJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T589 AYJ?
- The MOT on T589 AYJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T589 AYJ done?
- T589 AYJ was recorded at 63,641 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
- Has T589 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T589 AYJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T589 AYJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T589 AYJ find?
- T589 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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