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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

L18 JJBMOT history

L18 JJB is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L18 JJB red 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,940 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JJB was last recorded at 115,940 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,470 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,470 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,940 miles
  • 2025 – 112,470 miles
  • 2023 – 107,239 miles
  • 2022 – 101,731 miles
  • 2021 – 101,102 miles
  • 2020 – 100,351 miles
  • 2019 – 98,412 miles
  • 2018 – 95,497 miles
  • 2017 – 92,491 miles
  • 2016 – 90,233 miles
  • 2013 – 79,115 miles
  • 2012 – 67,946 miles
  • 2011 – 67,881 miles
  • 2010 – 50,969 miles
  • 2009 – 31,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,940 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,940 miles (+3,470)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    845914675555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
  2. Pass112,470 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    231915302086
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail112,468 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    125074838990
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass107,239 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    344437036301
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail107,238 miles (+5,507)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    133346939537
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass101,731 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    831638416035
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail101,730 miles (+628)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    473305922896
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offsde (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at heater pipe connection on bulkhead, also signs of leak at offside rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass101,102 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,102 miles
    Test number
    562502413770
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail101,102 miles (+751)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,102 miles
    Test number
    987390341796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass100,351 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    746278631815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bead rim in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail100,348 miles (+1,936)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    334667281774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bead rim in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass98,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    732434233289
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail98,410 miles (+2,913)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    841742500001
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick-up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick-up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not retaining in clip (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer fixing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass95,497 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    771914583803
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Trailing Arm Bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp conversion stickers fitted to headlights
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake only just passed imbalance test
  15. Fail95,497 miles (+3,006)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    353913172057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Trailing Arm Bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake only just passed imbalance test
  16. Pass92,491 miles (+2,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    281897199637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass90,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    800100350935
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Fail90,233 miles (+11,118)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    278788175360
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  19. Pass79,115 miles (+11,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    285939293422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass67,946 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    628819152231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,881 miles (+16,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    898426471276
    • NoteEm light on
  22. Pass50,969 miles (+19,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    370046210256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    140592149166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JJB

Does L18 JJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JJB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JJB?
The MOT on L18 JJB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JJB done?
L18 JJB was recorded at 115,940 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has L18 JJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JJB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 JJB 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 L18 JJB find?
L18 JJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside; front coil spring corroded offside/nearside; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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