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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

L40 JHNMOT history

L40 JHN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,698 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JHN was last recorded at 121,698 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,439 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
4,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,698 miles
  • 2025 – 121,439 miles
  • 2024 – 113,491 miles
  • 2023 – 113,039 miles
  • 2022 – 112,311 miles
  • 2021 – 111,451 miles
  • 2020 – 110,361 miles
  • 2019 – 109,157 miles
  • 2018 – 108,053 miles
  • 2017 – 107,613 miles
  • 2015 – 103,504 miles
  • 2014 – 88,828 miles
  • 2013 – 72,273 miles
  • 2012 – 70,083 miles
  • 2010 – 62,891 miles
  • 2008 – 44,260 miles
  • 2007 – 33,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,698 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,698 miles (+259)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,698 miles
    Test number
    252305553871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,439 miles (+7,948)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,439 miles
    Test number
    247817102413
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,491 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    638012552408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass113,039 miles (+728)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,039 miles
    Test number
    735649264064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,311 miles (+860)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    333833998812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,451 miles (+1,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    918709768182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,361 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    354981109668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,157 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    883411602346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,053 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    623721523089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,613 miles
    Test number
    790745556484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,613 miles (+4,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,613 miles
    Test number
    379345316317
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    339808965180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail103,504 miles (+14,676)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    359188665119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,828 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    669226154153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,466 miles (+16,193)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    606160444162
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass72,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    265635803109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,273 miles (+2,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    865622403165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,083 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    408323672043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,891 miles (+18,631)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    802672550155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    833138248297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,260 miles (+10,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    914075438289
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass33,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,495 miles
    Test number
    322916447273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 JHN

Does L40 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JHN is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JHN?
The MOT on L40 JHN is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JHN done?
L40 JHN was recorded at 121,698 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
Has L40 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JHN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L40 JHN 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 L40 JHN find?
L40 JHN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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