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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L16 JDTMOT history

L16 JDT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L16 JDT blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,283 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JDT was last recorded at 95,283 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,636 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,647 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,283 miles
  • 2025 – 93,636 miles
  • 2024 – 91,989 miles
  • 2023 – 89,573 miles
  • 2022 – 87,299 miles
  • 2021 – 85,665 miles
  • 2020 – 82,659 miles
  • 2019 – 81,088 miles
  • 2018 – 79,018 miles
  • 2017 – 76,147 miles
  • 2016 – 72,834 miles
  • 2015 – 66,425 miles
  • 2014 – 57,911 miles
  • 2013 – 51,493 miles
  • 2011 – 39,249 miles
  • 2010 – 32,946 miles
  • 2009 – 28,666 miles
  • 2008 – 23,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,283 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corrosion in places
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks absorbers corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,283 miles (+1,647)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    673726589782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks absorbers corrosion

  2. Pass93,636 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    891224465922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    822336144256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,980 miles (+2,407)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    152538049386
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    155064639207
    • 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. Fail89,563 miles (+2,264)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    842371655384
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (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))

  7. Pass87,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    566364774233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,299 miles (+1,634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    967024613330
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,665 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    469421939393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,659 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    596026471509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,088 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,088 miles
    Test number
    225881752200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    913737630928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail79,015 miles (+2,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    193763832956
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,147 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    933529430158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,136 miles (+3,302)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    118906606999
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass72,834 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    867624702396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit !! (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,425 miles (+8,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    897288792875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,911 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    779802734258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Fail57,911 miles (+6,418)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    856172534283
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass51,493 miles (+12,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    867386963242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,249 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    189491211363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,946 miles (+4,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    261808400319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges.

  23. Fail28,666 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    173785939327
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  24. Pass28,666 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    693805039373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    650237838369
    • NoteCut in O/S/R tyre

Questions about L16 JDT

Does L16 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JDT is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JDT?
The MOT on L16 JDT is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JDT done?
L16 JDT was recorded at 95,283 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has L16 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JDT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 JDT 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 L16 JDT find?
L16 JDT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, and 6 more.

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