
Saab 9-3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
K55 KJLMOT history
K55 KJL is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 124,434 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 KJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 KJL was last recorded at 124,434 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,434 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,434 miles
- 2025 – 120,161 miles
- 2024 – 116,100 miles
- 2023 – 111,744 miles
- 2022 – 106,188 miles
- 2021 – 101,534 miles
- 2020 – 100,775 miles
- 2019 – 97,290 miles
- 2018 – 91,855 miles
- 2017 – 86,890 miles
- 2016 – 79,652 miles
- 2015 – 72,676 miles
- 2014 – 64,672 miles
- 2013 – 57,954 miles
- 2012 – 50,428 miles
- 2011 – 42,978 miles
- 2010 – 35,381 miles
- 2009 – 28,080 miles
- 2008 – 19,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,434 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 124,434 miles
- Test number
- 158735141065
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail124,434 miles (+4,273)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,434 miles
- Test number
- 904435914197
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,161 miles (+4,061)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 120,161 miles
- Test number
- 185770704278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,100 miles (+4,356)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 116,100 miles
- Test number
- 488688468358
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass111,744 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,744 miles
- Test number
- 749260857305
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail111,743 miles (+5,555)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,743 miles
- Test number
- 431256541500
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,188 miles (+4,654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,188 miles
- Test number
- 336688659770
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass101,534 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 101,534 miles
- Test number
- 970511294701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,529 miles (+754)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,529 miles
- Test number
- 849640638554
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass100,775 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,775 miles
- Test number
- 106574029167
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,775 miles (+3,485)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,775 miles
- Test number
- 735986721200
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,290 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,290 miles
- Test number
- 590711625057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,855 miles (+4,965)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,855 miles
- Test number
- 972381046596
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads 3mm
Pass86,890 miles (+7,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,890 miles
- Test number
- 661666551316
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake slightly binding
Pass79,652 miles (+6,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,652 miles
- Test number
- 109388976812
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,676 miles (+8,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,676 miles
- Test number
- 135586940403
- AdvisorySIll covers fitted
Pass64,672 miles (+6,718)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,672 miles
- Test number
- 528229634252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,954 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,954 miles
- Test number
- 557769433207
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limit and perished
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass57,954 miles (+7,526)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,954 miles
- Test number
- 946659233249
- NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limit and perished
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass50,428 miles (+7,450)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,428 miles
- Test number
- 289018142216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,978 miles (+7,597)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,978 miles
- Test number
- 466765441241
- NoteCover sills fitted
Pass35,381 miles (+7,301)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,381 miles
- Test number
- 640575230244
- NoteBoth front tyres 2mm 225/45/17
Pass28,080 miles (+8,140)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,080 miles
- Test number
- 403340159238
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront tyres wearing low 4mm
Pass19,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,940 miles
- Test number
- 911816958215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K55 KJL
- Does K55 KJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KJL is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 KJL?
- The MOT on K55 KJL is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 KJL done?
- K55 KJL was recorded at 124,434 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
- Has K55 KJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 KJL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K55 KJL 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 K55 KJL find?
- K55 KJL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.
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