
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
Pass98,352 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,352 miles
- Test number
- 738195337064
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass97,159 miles (+671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 97,159 miles
- Test number
- 473056095753
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi
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
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
Pass95,913 miles (+673)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 95,913 miles
- Test number
- 287992904415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,240 miles (+1,004)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,240 miles
- Test number
- 865130443037
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Pass55,562 miles (+16,724)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,562 miles
- Test number
- 803021969077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,838 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,838 miles
- Test number
- 263413968066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,645 miles (+4,566)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,645 miles
- Test number
- 272935367233
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
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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