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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

T7 ECUMOT history

T7 ECU is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,228 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 ECU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 ECU was last recorded at 133,228 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,132 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,228 miles
  • 2025 – 128,132 miles
  • 2023 – 123,826 miles
  • 2022 – 113,243 miles
  • 2021 – 111,974 miles
  • 2019 – 111,848 miles
  • 2018 – 110,414 miles
  • 2017 – 107,553 miles
  • 2016 – 104,831 miles
  • 2014 – 96,503 miles
  • 2013 – 88,564 miles
  • 2012 – 78,604 miles
  • 2011 – 68,457 miles
  • 2010 – 58,869 miles
  • 2009 – 54,390 miles
  • 2008 – 46,171 miles
  • 2007 – 33,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,228 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,228 miles
    Test number
    841703789926
    • 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))
  2. Pass128,132 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,132 miles
    Test number
    371646555468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,826 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,826 miles
    Test number
    785804840534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,028 miles (+4,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    449188414748
    • 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))
  5. Pass113,243 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    214859142132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,974 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    575437216992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,848 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,848 miles
    Test number
    421210959948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,414 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    208168272200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,553 miles (+2,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,553 miles
    Test number
    990595289147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  10. Pass104,831 miles (+8,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    119871364774
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass96,503 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    228379134384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,564 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    475329733360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,604 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    499971542383
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer poor condition
  14. Fail78,604 miles (+10,147)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    639180642353
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer poor condition
  15. Pass68,457 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    348043821397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,869 miles (+4,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    471678680298
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass54,390 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    903643899225
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
  18. Fail54,350 miles (+8,179)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    472350499205
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
  19. Pass46,171 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    153247098252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,260 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    604754128050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    662571837001
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T7 ECU

Does T7 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 ECU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 ECU?
The MOT on T7 ECU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 ECU done?
T7 ECU was recorded at 133,228 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has T7 ECU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 ECU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on T7 ECU 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 T7 ECU find?
T7 ECU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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