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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T953 ALJMOT history

T953 ALJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
40,216 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 ALJ was last recorded at 40,216 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,140 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,216 miles
  • 2023 – 40,140 miles
  • 2021 – 40,089 miles
  • 2020 – 40,082 miles
  • 2019 – 39,305 miles
  • 2018 – 39,272 miles
  • 2017 – 38,600 miles
  • 2016 – 37,815 miles
  • 2015 – 35,106 miles
  • 2014 – 34,071 miles
  • 2013 – 31,984 miles
  • 2012 – 31,762 miles
  • 2011 – 29,211 miles
  • 2010 – 26,097 miles
  • 2009 – 24,497 miles
  • 2008 – 19,294 miles
  • 2007 – 15,503 miles
  • 2006 – 14,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Mirror missing

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,216 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    847839574304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror missing

  2. Pass40,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    292513090610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail40,140 miles (+51)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    305176048376
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    287703837061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail40,089 miles (+7)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    904687658151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass40,082 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    798954672830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    527734740610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail39,305 miles (+20)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    884296251283
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail39,285 miles (+13)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    951223455525
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass39,272 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    119088257768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass38,600 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    636297271539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,815 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    346852018612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    755665105174
    • 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)

  14. Fail35,106 miles (+1,035)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    975275405138
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass34,071 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,071 miles
    Test number
    387255694096
    • 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)

  16. Fail34,068 miles (+2,084)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    228964194085
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    439407703171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail31,984 miles (+222)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    897677603157
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,762 miles (+2,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    127429482434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,211 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    605172301106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,097 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,097 miles
    Test number
    143025600115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,092 miles (+1,595)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    290883300432
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass24,497 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,497 miles
    Test number
    680099689036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,294 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    723022818168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,503 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,503 miles
    Test number
    410783007101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass14,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,229 miles
    Test number
    390765246170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T953 ALJ

Does T953 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T953 ALJ expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T953 ALJ?
The MOT on T953 ALJ expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T953 ALJ done?
T953 ALJ was recorded at 40,216 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has T953 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 ALJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T953 ALJ 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 T953 ALJ find?
T953 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside mirror missing.

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