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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,985 cc

L7 JYCMOT history

L7 JYC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L7 JYC blue 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,975 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JYC was last recorded at 68,975 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,942 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,975 miles
  • 2025 – 68,942 miles
  • 2024 – 67,072 miles
  • 2023 – 65,203 miles
  • 2021 – 64,372 miles
  • 2020 – 62,815 miles
  • 2019 – 61,075 miles
  • 2018 – 57,853 miles
  • 2017 – 55,972 miles
  • 2016 – 55,470 miles
  • 2015 – 54,137 miles
  • 2014 – 51,986 miles
  • 2013 – 45,741 miles
  • 2012 – 35,345 miles
  • 2011 – 28,448 miles
  • 2010 – 20,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,975 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    702374040003
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

  2. Fail68,975 miles (+33)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    156573466197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

  3. Pass68,942 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    346551613442
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,921 miles (+1,849)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    794266873976
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,072 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    239922615803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,066 miles (+1,863)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    944031410790
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,203 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    428246584166
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,203 miles (+831)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    492489017756
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,372 miles (+1,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    238547173806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,815 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    755614042365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail62,813 miles (+1,738)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    771166278957
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam will not stay on (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,075 miles (+3,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    395453338810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass57,853 miles (+1,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    746398655863
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,972 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    601343188361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,470 miles (+1,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    558266681036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring rusted

  16. Pass54,137 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    648362235195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,986 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    425211684256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,741 miles
    Test number
    199978693227
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass45,741 miles (+10,396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,741 miles
    Test number
    288808193272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,345 miles (+6,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    479979082081
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking up slightly.advise replacement.

  21. Pass28,448 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    615944981049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,543 miles
    Test number
    332228270050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 JYC

Does L7 JYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JYC is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JYC?
The MOT on L7 JYC is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JYC done?
L7 JYC was recorded at 68,975 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
Has L7 JYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JYC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 JYC 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 L7 JYC find?
L7 JYC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all brake discs rusty.

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