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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

B20 JAEMOT history

B20 JAE is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

B20 JAE black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
178,300 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 JAE was last recorded at 178,300 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 16,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,468 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16,832 miles
Average per year
10,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,300 miles
  • 2024 – 161,468 miles
  • 2023 – 145,662 miles
  • 2022 – 133,797 miles
  • 2021 – 117,367 miles
  • 2020 – 99,955 miles
  • 2019 – 87,769 miles
  • 2018 – 71,124 miles
  • 2017 – 57,261 miles
  • 2016 – 41,810 miles
  • 2015 – 31,171 miles
  • 2014 – 16,918 miles
  • 2013 – 14,338 miles
  • 2012 – 11,553 miles
  • 2011 – 9,293 miles
  • 2010 – 7,610 miles
  • 2009 – 5,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,300 miles
    Test number
    648059548018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,300 miles (+16,832)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,300 miles
    Test number
    634760725718
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,468 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    365091450782
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail161,468 miles (+15,806)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    158025772609
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,662 miles
    Test number
    650483117540
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount are dry but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail145,662 miles (+11,865)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,662 miles
    Test number
    138785447883
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount are dry but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge close to cored (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,797 miles
    Test number
    862605406373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,797 miles (+16,430)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,797 miles
    Test number
    681279829543
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,367 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    222722511633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail117,367 miles (+17,412)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    377462457085
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    743937053160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail99,955 miles (+12,186)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    696413324185
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascots and Camera
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass87,769 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    103943604134
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail87,769 miles (+16,645)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    470533415857
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass71,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    695678087453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,124 miles (+13,863)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    472063206705
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass57,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    930721826217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail57,261 miles (+15,451)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    600971951835
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass41,810 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    311270634863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,171 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    297709945158
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,171 miles (+14,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    588759045117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,918 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,918 miles
    Test number
    977901964181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,338 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    355501923193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,553 miles (+2,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,553 miles
    Test number
    188225812128
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  25. Pass9,293 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,293 miles
    Test number
    296525821433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,610 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    7,610 miles
    Test number
    900889610133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,978 miles
    Test number
    952196829166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 JAE

Does B20 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 JAE expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 JAE?
The MOT on B20 JAE expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 JAE done?
B20 JAE was recorded at 178,300 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 10,721 miles a year.
Has B20 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 JAE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 JAE 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 B20 JAE find?
B20 JAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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