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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

S17 JFXMOT history

S17 JFX is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S17 JFX black 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 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,130 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 JFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 JFX was last recorded at 139,130 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 12,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,115 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,015 miles
Average per year
9,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,130 miles
  • 2025 – 127,115 miles
  • 2024 – 114,393 miles
  • 2023 – 105,891 miles
  • 2022 – 97,889 miles
  • 2021 – 91,022 miles
  • 2020 – 81,332 miles
  • 2019 – 74,537 miles
  • 2018 – 65,902 miles
  • 2017 – 58,501 miles
  • 2016 – 52,057 miles
  • 2015 – 41,061 miles
  • 2014 – 30,180 miles
  • 2013 – 21,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,130 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively AUX belt cracked and starting to wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,130 miles (+12,015)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,130 miles
    Test number
    630437541230
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively AUX belt cracked and starting to wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass127,115 miles (+12,722)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    105699778549
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,393 miles (+8,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,393 miles
    Test number
    915413073977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,891 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,891 miles
    Test number
    940163086010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,890 miles (+8,001)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    531869083591
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,889 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    802020483935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    757851266005
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel has minimal reserve travel

  8. Fail91,022 miles (+9,690)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    413184868555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel has minimal reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass81,332 miles (+6,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    663708173283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,537 miles (+8,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    773368702364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,902 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    270958408616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,501 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    594219056078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,057 miles (+10,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    218038056515
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass41,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    573901380536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,061 miles (+10,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    398484339681
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,180 miles (+8,793)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    216421064288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass21,387 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,387 miles
    Test number
    689284853276
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S17 JFX

Does S17 JFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 JFX is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 JFX?
The MOT on S17 JFX is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 JFX done?
S17 JFX was recorded at 139,130 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 9,044 miles a year.
Has S17 JFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 JFX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S17 JFX 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 S17 JFX find?
S17 JFX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt cracked and starting to wear, and 4 more.

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