Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
MLJ 285MOT history
MLJ 285 is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 119,809 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MLJ 285
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
MLJ 285 was last recorded at 119,809 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jun 2016: 112,563 miles, lower than 117,250 miles on 10 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,809 miles · 29 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 119,809 miles
- 2022 – 119,787 miles
- 2021 – 119,733 miles
- 2019 – 119,645 miles
- 2018 – 119,512 miles
- 2017 – 119,443 miles
- 2016 – 112,563 miles
- 2015 – 113,207 miles
- 2014 – 100,443 miles
- 2013 – 87,174 miles
- 2012 – 83,972 miles
- 2011 – 74,577 miles
- 2010 – 66,477 miles
- 2009 – 51,423 miles
- 2008 – 34,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,809 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake fluid dirty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Spare tyre under inflated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,809 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,809 miles
- Test number
- 534709260073
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,809 miles (+22)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,809 miles
- Test number
- 511401863876
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake excessively binding n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,787 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,787 miles
- Test number
- 740536325285
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut bearing slightly rough
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,733 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 119,733 miles
- Test number
- 306910178728
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear cracked
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
Fail119,713 miles (+68)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,713 miles
- Test number
- 508606586929
- DangerousRear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both sides bracket corroding away (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear cracked
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
Pass119,645 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,645 miles
- Test number
- 883059868278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,625 miles (+113)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,625 miles
- Test number
- 473023007154
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass119,512 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 119,512 miles
- Test number
- 341411079673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,443 miles (+6,880)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 119,443 miles
- Test number
- 473575189298
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Pass112,563 miles (-4,687)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,563 miles
- Test number
- 939752754229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,250 miles (+4,043)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,250 miles
- Test number
- 467241946283
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass113,207 miles (+12,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 113,207 miles
- Test number
- 796990765185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,443 miles (+13,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 100,443 miles
- Test number
- 818766004127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass87,174 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 87,174 miles
- Test number
- 357093463086
- NoteFront exhaust flexy deteriorated
Fail87,174 miles (+3,202)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,174 miles
- Test number
- 506653063086
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront exhaust flexy deteriorated
Fail83,972 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 305919362002
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,972 miles (+9,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 757549662096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,577 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,577 miles
- Test number
- 287897611111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,577 miles (+8,100)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,577 miles
- Test number
- 359727511132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,477 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,477 miles
- Test number
- 460320200285
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,477 miles (+15,054)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 66,477 miles
- Test number
- 763960500297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,423 miles (+16,519)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,423 miles
- Test number
- 170481419250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,904 miles
- Test number
- 154936398152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MLJ 285
- What vehicle is registration MLJ 285 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MLJ 285 on a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MLJ 285 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on MLJ 285 expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on MLJ 285?
- The MOT on MLJ 285 expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has MLJ 285 done?
- MLJ 285 was recorded at 119,809 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 5,676 miles a year.
- Has MLJ 285 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MLJ 285 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on MLJ 285 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on MLJ 285 find?
- MLJ 285 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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