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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

J1 RBMMOT history

J1 RBM is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

J1 RBM 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 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
113,084 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RBM was last recorded at 113,084 miles on 27 May 2025, 820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2023: 111,276 miles, lower than 149,389 miles on 4 Nov 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,264 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
820 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,084 miles
  • 2024 – 112,264 miles
  • 2023 – 111,276 miles
  • 2021 – 149,389 miles
  • 2020 – 149,232 miles
  • 2019 – 140,694 miles
  • 2018 – 131,723 miles
  • 2017 – 124,349 miles
  • 2016 – 115,777 miles
  • 2015 – 107,184 miles
  • 2014 – 96,337 miles
  • 2013 – 86,914 miles
  • 2012 – 77,677 miles
  • 2011 – 63,218 miles
  • 2010 – 45,378 miles
  • 2009 – 28,268 miles
  • 2008 – 19,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,084 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,084 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    619722258578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,264 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    926535330231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,276 miles (-38,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    646303795151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,389 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,389 miles
    Test number
    165349368692
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes cracked
  5. Pass149,232 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,232 miles
    Test number
    138610023963
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail149,214 miles (+1,782)3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    404771995099
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on beam setter (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail147,432 miles (+6,738)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,432 miles
    Test number
    412254800831
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  8. Pass140,694 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,694 miles
    Test number
    960537562137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,723 miles
    Test number
    579656766995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,723 miles (+7,374)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,723 miles
    Test number
    419634349797
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass124,349 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,349 miles
    Test number
    235238404160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,777 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    566345994678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,184 miles (+10,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,184 miles
    Test number
    940728600266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass96,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    355061884282
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
  15. Fail96,337 miles (+9,423)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    998021184291
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
  16. Pass86,914 miles (+9,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    307607173435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,677 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    149839182212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,674 miles (+14,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    376022882215
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass63,218 miles (+17,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    609827761273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,378 miles (+17,110)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,378 miles
    Test number
    732298370205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,268 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,268 miles
    Test number
    604531289215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,377 miles
    Test number
    991384398242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RBM

Does J1 RBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J1 RBM expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J1 RBM?
The MOT on J1 RBM expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J1 RBM done?
J1 RBM was recorded at 113,084 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has J1 RBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RBM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on J1 RBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J1 RBM find?
J1 RBM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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