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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,792 cc

J9 GFMMOT history

J9 GFM is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

J9 GFM 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,751 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GFM was last recorded at 157,751 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,707 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,044 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,751 miles
  • 2024 – 154,707 miles
  • 2023 – 149,505 miles
  • 2022 – 144,645 miles
  • 2021 – 138,705 miles
  • 2020 – 133,619 miles
  • 2019 – 125,185 miles
  • 2018 – 119,331 miles
  • 2017 – 113,612 miles
  • 2016 – 106,179 miles
  • 2015 – 95,689 miles
  • 2014 – 78,913 miles
  • 2013 – 70,259 miles
  • 2012 – 61,622 miles
  • 2011 – 60,158 miles
  • 2010 – 54,449 miles
  • 2009 – 47,867 miles
  • 2008 – 41,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,751 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front both sides tyres has slight cuts on outer walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust centre box outer skin worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    257483181227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,751 miles (+3,044)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    726185378043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    823073199132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,707 miles (+5,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    566313928489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,505 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    581933413317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,486 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,486 miles
    Test number
    204850468764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,645 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    944778272338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,705 miles
    Test number
    586946762850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail138,705 miles (+5,086)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,705 miles
    Test number
    920803069546
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,619 miles (+8,434)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,619 miles
    Test number
    278105902253
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass125,185 miles (+5,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    656512142147
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass119,331 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,331 miles
    Test number
    291256624058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,612 miles (+7,433)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,612 miles
    Test number
    821333727769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Leak from pipes around rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass106,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    833511048124
    • AdvisoryFront both sides tyres has slight cuts on outer walls
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust centre box outer skin worn

  15. Fail106,179 miles (+10,490)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    655292295092
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides tyres has slight cuts on outer walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust centre box outer skin worn

  16. Pass95,689 miles (+16,776)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    719534845031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDamage to near side front bumper

  17. Pass78,913 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    457254634040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,259 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    467531913023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,622 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    565973722099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,158 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    489125261235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,449 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    384018870256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to kerbing band on nearside front tyre

  22. Fail54,448 miles (+6,581)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    381314470210
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to kerbing band on nearside front tyre

  23. Pass47,867 miles (+6,660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    423169769298
    • NoteCover sills fitted.
    • NoteVarious covers and undertrays restricting views.

  24. Pass41,207 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    742396578218
    • NoteCover sills fitted.
    • NoteVarious covers and undertrays restricting views.

Questions about J9 GFM

Does J9 GFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GFM is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 GFM?
The MOT on J9 GFM is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 GFM done?
J9 GFM was recorded at 157,751 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has J9 GFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GFM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 GFM 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 J9 GFM find?
J9 GFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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