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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T652 APXMOT history

T652 APX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,842 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T652 APX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T652 APX was last recorded at 159,842 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2017: 124,420 miles, lower than 131,450 miles on 16 Mar 2016.
  • 4 Mar 2020: 115,284 miles, lower than 141,817 miles on 20 Mar 2019.
  • 8 Mar 2023: 151,306 miles, lower than 158,581 miles on 10 Mar 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,759 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,083 miles
Average per year
4,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,842 miles
  • 2025 – 156,759 miles
  • 2024 – 154,240 miles
  • 2023 – 151,311 miles
  • 2022 – 158,581 miles
  • 2021 – 146,997 miles
  • 2020 – 115,284 miles
  • 2019 – 141,817 miles
  • 2018 – 137,206 miles
  • 2017 – 124,420 miles
  • 2016 – 131,450 miles
  • 2015 – 127,976 miles
  • 2014 – 122,887 miles
  • 2013 – 118,078 miles
  • 2012 – 113,989 miles
  • 2011 – 109,282 miles
  • 2010 – 103,010 miles
  • 2009 – 95,193 miles
  • 2008 – 91,739 miles
  • 2007 – 82,662 miles
  • 2006 – 68,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,842 miles
  • AdvisorySlight engine and power steering leaks, rear tyres wearing on edges and over 10 years old, both rear wheel arches rusty and corroded,
  • AdvisorySlight knocking from front suspected possible engine mounts worn, chassis leg around nearside rear coil spring seat corroded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,842 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,842 miles
    Test number
    736057288585
    • AdvisorySlight engine and power steering leaks, rear tyres wearing on edges and over 10 years old, both rear wheel arches rusty and corroded,
    • AdvisorySlight knocking from front suspected possible engine mounts worn, chassis leg around nearside rear coil spring seat corroded.

  2. Pass156,759 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,759 miles
    Test number
    909429171914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,240 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,240 miles
    Test number
    507789751621
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering rack, both rear wheel arches rusting and corroded.

  4. Pass151,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,311 miles
    Test number
    852936926194
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel archs corroding.

  5. Fail151,306 miles (-7,275)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    686342830145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel archs corroding.

  6. Pass158,581 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,581 miles
    Test number
    340278701314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    426975367164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,997 miles (+31,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    989804281313
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass115,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    376294877551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,284 miles (-26,533)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    524024202157
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass141,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,817 miles
    Test number
    892211936652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail141,817 miles (+4,611)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,817 miles
    Test number
    829808306886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass137,206 miles (+12,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    601244743386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,420 miles (-7,030)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    909719848980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,450 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,450 miles
    Test number
    331737683164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    205367075043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,976 miles (+5,089)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    867837475065
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass122,887 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    625778774034
    • NoteWheels marked, slight blow from exhasut flexy, o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

  19. Fail122,887 miles (+4,809)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    755548774066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWheels marked, slight blow from exhasut flexy, o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

  20. Pass118,078 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    537882973042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass113,989 miles (+4,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    386701882087
    • NoteChip in screen.slight blow from exhaust.front no plate cracked

  22. Pass109,282 miles (+6,272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    148190381065
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow to return treatment may help or replace
    • NoteN/s/r wheel rim slightly bent and tyre has feathering to the tread indicating balance or shock absorber issues

  23. Pass103,010 miles (+7,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    703787360014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass95,193 miles (+3,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,193 miles
    Test number
    541184889099
    • NoteSee checklist 15919

  25. Pass91,739 miles (+9,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    404598888097
    • NoteC/l 536123

  26. Pass82,662 miles (+14,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    824831687089
    • NoteC/l 472912

  27. Pass68,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    344416876081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T652 APX

Does T652 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T652 APX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T652 APX?
The MOT on T652 APX is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T652 APX done?
T652 APX was recorded at 159,842 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
Has T652 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T652 APX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T652 APX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 15 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T652 APX find?
T652 APX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: slight engine and power steering leaks, rear tyres wearing on edges and over 10 years old, both rear wheel arches rusty and corroded,; slight knocking from front suspected possible engine mounts worn, chassis leg around nearside rear coil spring seat corroded..

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