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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

J8 JOPMOT history

J8 JOP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

J8 JOP blue 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,192 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JOP was last recorded at 89,192 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,416 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,776 miles
Average per year
3,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,192 miles
  • 2025 – 87,416 miles
  • 2024 – 85,733 miles
  • 2023 – 83,294 miles
  • 2022 – 80,592 miles
  • 2021 – 78,187 miles
  • 2020 – 76,838 miles
  • 2019 – 74,483 miles
  • 2018 – 71,649 miles
  • 2017 – 67,636 miles
  • 2016 – 63,242 miles
  • 2015 – 60,112 miles
  • 2014 – 58,068 miles
  • 2013 – 53,898 miles
  • 2012 – 47,901 miles
  • 2011 – 41,589 miles
  • 2010 – 32,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,192 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing but not affecting operation (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Inner Sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,192 miles (+1,776)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,192 miles
    Test number
    702502327828
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing but not affecting operation (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass87,416 miles (+1,683)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    590504620951
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory(exhaust system and hanger brackets are showing signs of corrosion)
    • Advisory(offside and nearside front shock absorber casings are slightly corroded)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass85,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    331412653367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded

  4. Fail85,733 miles (+2,439)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    195119517829
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded

  5. Pass83,294 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    177994343863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail83,286 miles (+2,694)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,286 miles
    Test number
    181402741707
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,592 miles (+2,405)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    548786034535
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,187 miles (+1,349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    443557908076
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,838 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    769108832578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail76,820 miles (+2,337)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    634138566879
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,483 miles (+2,834)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    584862162673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass71,649 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    115369402395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,636 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    117762805836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,242 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    179667729549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,112 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    488149405247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,068 miles (+4,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    645667064286
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    849886643262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,898 miles (+5,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    819015143257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,901 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    649981242287
    • 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)

  20. Fail47,881 miles (+6,292)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    368197032481
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass41,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    269620611209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,589 miles (+8,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    839880511294
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    244447020155
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about J8 JOP

Does J8 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JOP is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 JOP?
The MOT on J8 JOP is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 JOP done?
J8 JOP was recorded at 89,192 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,444 miles a year.
Has J8 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JOP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 JOP 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 JOP find?
J8 JOP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing but not affecting operation; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing also corroded.

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