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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

K33 JJHMOT history

K33 JJH is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,053 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 JJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 JJH was last recorded at 100,053 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,046 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,053 miles
  • 2024 – 99,938 miles
  • 2023 – 99,915 miles
  • 2021 – 99,229 miles
  • 2020 – 98,889 miles
  • 2019 – 98,352 miles
  • 2018 – 97,966 miles
  • 2017 – 97,680 miles
  • 2016 – 97,159 miles
  • 2015 – 96,488 miles
  • 2014 – 95,913 miles
  • 2013 – 95,240 miles
  • 2012 – 94,236 miles
  • 2011 – 84,669 miles
  • 2010 – 75,059 miles
  • 2009 – 55,562 miles
  • 2008 – 38,838 miles
  • 2007 – 36,645 miles
  • 2006 – 32,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,053 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear park brake has very low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,053 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    761994408714
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail100,046 miles (+108)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,046 miles
    Test number
    516816448441
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass99,938 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    520368205564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both subframes
    • AdvisoryFull beam switch temperamental
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficacy on the 16% limit
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  4. Pass99,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    261038714288
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail99,915 miles (+686)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    499709338884
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass99,229 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    720399601122
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome brake pedal travel
  7. Fail99,223 miles (+3)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    241126859615
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake has very low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail99,220 miles (+331)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    831734691934
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake has very low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass98,889 miles (+537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    163335230107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link boots perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link boots perished
  10. Pass98,352 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    738195337064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,966 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    987718778831
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass97,680 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,680 miles
    Test number
    726243334299
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass97,159 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    473056095753
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi
  14. Pass96,488 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    346740195096
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Fail96,488 miles (+575)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    668579285006
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass95,913 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    287992904415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,240 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    865130443037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,236 miles (+9,567)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    849180562090
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on edges.
  19. Fail84,669 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    408321661089
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass84,669 miles (+9,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    448601861077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass75,059 miles (+19,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    853921660062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass55,562 miles (+16,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    803021969077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,838 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    263413968066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,645 miles (+4,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    272935367233
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  25. Pass32,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    954479176279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 JJH

Does K33 JJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 JJH is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K33 JJH?
The MOT on K33 JJH is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 JJH done?
K33 JJH was recorded at 100,053 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
Has K33 JJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 JJH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K33 JJH 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 K33 JJH find?
K33 JJH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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