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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

J8 BHLMOT history

J8 BHL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

J8 BHL silver 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,078 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BHL was last recorded at 103,078 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,555 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,523 miles
Average per year
4,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,078 miles
  • 2025 – 100,555 miles
  • 2022 – 97,275 miles
  • 2021 – 96,808 miles
  • 2020 – 94,879 miles
  • 2019 – 90,466 miles
  • 2018 – 83,317 miles
  • 2017 – 79,681 miles
  • 2016 – 75,113 miles
  • 2015 – 70,483 miles
  • 2014 – 67,400 miles
  • 2013 – 58,573 miles
  • 2012 – 50,302 miles
  • 2011 – 41,814 miles
  • 2010 – 32,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,078 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    196250608139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,555 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,555 miles
    Test number
    778847876327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,541 miles (+3,266)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,541 miles
    Test number
    779319083061
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,275 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    608193935626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,261 miles (+453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    115764948456
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,808 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    510105496076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,794 miles (+1,915)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    214524234528
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  8. Pass94,879 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    729324225965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,466 miles (+7,149)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    209543117606
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (On legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Cracking on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass83,317 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,317 miles
    Test number
    125173023866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,681 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    710528013726
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  12. Fail79,680 miles (+4,567)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,680 miles
    Test number
    568614759175
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mount broken (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mount broken (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  13. Pass75,113 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    404547609690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,483 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    737479985047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,400 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    659952674294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,573 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    999951773292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,302 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    549181772275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,814 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    306394471232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    214163070220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BHL

Does J8 BHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BHL is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BHL?
The MOT on J8 BHL is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BHL done?
J8 BHL was recorded at 103,078 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,556 miles a year.
Has J8 BHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BHL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 BHL 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 J8 BHL find?
J8 BHL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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