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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

F3 JBPMOT history

F3 JBP is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

F3 JBP black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,682 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 JBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 JBP was last recorded at 125,682 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,003 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,679 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,682 miles
  • 2025 – 124,003 miles
  • 2024 – 121,318 miles
  • 2023 – 119,173 miles
  • 2022 – 118,826 miles
  • 2021 – 115,895 miles
  • 2020 – 114,422 miles
  • 2019 – 110,940 miles
  • 2018 – 105,501 miles
  • 2017 – 100,377 miles
  • 2016 – 92,823 miles
  • 2015 – 86,861 miles
  • 2014 – 80,978 miles
  • 2013 – 73,008 miles
  • 2012 – 59,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,682 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,682 miles (+1,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,682 miles
    Test number
    951905153404
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass124,003 miles (+2,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,003 miles
    Test number
    752881158849
    • AdvisoryMinor power steering fluid leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm ball joint perished,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm ball joint perished.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,318 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,318 miles
    Test number
    111711035329
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,318 miles (+2,145)1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,318 miles
    Test number
    985141216452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,173 miles (+347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    378498545698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  6. Pass118,826 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,826 miles
    Test number
    122381018365
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Steering Rack further investigation required (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail118,822 miles (+50)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    869026883992
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Steering Rack further investigation required (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail118,772 miles (+2,877)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    811148192502
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass115,895 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    685987451090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,422 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    814626204070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,940 miles (+5,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    204227774391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,501 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,501 miles
    Test number
    800404176941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,377 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    125198232601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    183363350158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  15. Fail92,823 miles (+5,962)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    511581232192
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass86,861 miles (+5,883)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    527078245121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyre cracking

  17. Pass80,978 miles (+7,970)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    656089714196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have minor cracks in them

  18. Pass73,008 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    237795023259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Fail73,008 miles (+13,629)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    408895323253
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Fail59,379 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    757016682176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass59,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    768966382177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 JBP

Does F3 JBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 JBP is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 JBP?
The MOT on F3 JBP is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 JBP done?
F3 JBP was recorded at 125,682 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has F3 JBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 JBP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 JBP 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 F3 JBP find?
F3 JBP passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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